Demonstrations of methods of astronomical calculation by George Councer
MS. Rigaud 87
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Title
Demonstrations of methods of astronomical calculation by George Councer
Shelfmark
MS. Rigaud 87
Summary
Demonstrations of methods of astronomical calculation by George Councer, using the following calculations as examples:
(fols. 1-10) the time of the new moon in 1748;
(fols. 10-163) an eclipse of the sun in 1748;
(fols. 166-201) the transit of Venus over the sun in May 1761;
(fols. 202-284) the transit of Venus over the sun in 1769;
(fols. 302v-324) tables, for proportioning the difference of equation at sight, and for turning minutes and seconds into seconds, and seconds into minutes and seconds, at sight.
Date
second half of the 18th century
Language
English
Physical facet
Half vellum binding
Physical extent
329 Leaves
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Demonstrations of methods of astronomical calculation by George Councer
