Papers, Several papers relating to comets by Robert Hooke

Reference number: CLP/24/88

Date: 1680-1681

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Observations of comets by Robert Hooke between 1680 and 1683. He describes the movements of several comets. Includes details of their position in relation to surrounding stars and in relation to several constellations, including, Dolphin, Cassiopeia, Perseus and Corona Borealis [all from the northern hemisphere]. Observations made both using the naked eye and a telescope. Figures included. Also includes observations of a comet by John Flamsteed.

Hooke read a paper about the nature of comets based on some of these observations at the meeting of the Royal Society on 25 October 1682.

Subject: Astronomy

Reference number: CLP/24/88
Earliest possible date: 1680-1681
Physical description: Ink on paper
Page extent: 37 pages
Format: Manuscript

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Robert Hooke

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Robert Hooke, Papers, Several papers relating to comets by Robert Hooke, 1680-1681, CLP/24/88, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_24_88/papers-several-papers-relating-to-comets-by-robert-hooke, accessed on 21 April 2026

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Classified papers of the Royal Society
1660-1741 Reference number: CLP
Classified papers: volume 24, papers of John Collins, Henry Oldenburg, Robert Hooke, mathematics
17th century Reference number: CLP/24

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Dates: 1592 - 1741

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