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Paper, regarding astronomical principles on the planets by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/4i/60

Date: 31 January 1715

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The author discusses astronomical principles similar to Cartesian theory and in line with Copernican theory in relation to the planets.

Subject: Astronomy

Read to the Royal Society on 17 February 1715

Reference number
CLP/4i/60
Earliest possible date
31 January 1715
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Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
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Manuscript

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Paper, regarding astronomical principles on the planets by unknown author, 31 January 1715, CLP/4i/60, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_4i_60/paper-regarding-astronomical-principles-on-the-planets-by-unknown-author, accessed on 20 June 2025

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