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Lunar computations and tables

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/550

Scope and Contents

Lunar computations and tables, probably calculated by H. Breen. The volume includes works on parallactic inequality; tables for correcting and converting longitude and ecliptic north polar distance to right ascension and north polar distance; investigations, methods and computations in reducing observations of both limbs of the Moon; and solutions to lunar equations. The reductions relate to observations taken between 1751 and 1787. The volume is undated.

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C6/15

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:49:59+00:00

Includes index.

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