Bibliographic list, 'Books for Dyalling' by Henry Oldenburg
Reference number: CLP/24/55
Date: 17th century
Description
Begins with a list of reference books that relate to the practice of dialing [the mathematics required to create a sundial face to determine solar time based on the position of the sun]. Overleaf is a guide on how to preserve oil paintings.
Subject: Mathematics
- Reference number
- CLP/24/55
- Earliest possible date
- 17th century
- Physical description
- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 4 pages
- Format
- Manuscript
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Henry Oldenburg, Bibliographic list, 'Books for Dyalling' by Henry Oldenburg, 17th century, CLP/24/55, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_24_55/bibliographic-list-books-for-dyalling-by-henry-oldenburg, accessed on 15 May 2025
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Classified papers: volume 24, papers of John Collins, Henry Oldenburg, Robert Hooke, mathematics
17th century Reference number: CLP/24
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Classified Papers
The 'Classified Papers' of the Royal Society are papers from British and international natural philosophers and scholars categorised according to subject areas.
Dates: 1592 - 1741
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