Classified papers: volume 8i concerning 'Astronomy'
Reference number: CLP/8i
Date: 1661-1725
Description
Papers on topics of astronomy, particularly on comets, eclipses and planetary satellites. These works were either sent to the Royal Society, usually by their authors or by intermediaries, for reading at ordinary meetings of the Royal Society. Material might be commissioned by the Royal Society, or collected by other means.
The volume has a manuscript listing bound into the front of the book. This notes the paper number (1-77).
- Reference number
- CLP/8i
- Earliest possible date
- 1661-1725
- Physical description
- Volume quarter bound in cream leather with tan cloth boards
- Page extent
- 1 volume containing 81 papers
- Format
- Manuscript
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Classified papers: volume 8i concerning 'Astronomy', 1661-1725, CLP/8i, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8i/classified-papers-volume-8i-concerning-astronomy, accessed on 08 November 2024
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This volume contains 81 manuscripts:
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Paper, 'Concerning the observations of the eclipses of the satellites of Jupiter' by Mr Rook [Lawrence Rooke]
10 July 1661 Creator: Lawrence Rooke Reference number: CLP/8i/1 -
Paper, 'Direction for the observations of the eclipse of the Moone' by Mr Rook [Lawrence Rooke]
1662 Creator: Lawrence Rooke Reference number: CLP/8i/4
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Dates: 1592-1741
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