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A description of an astronomical instrument designed by Burattini. For English translation, see CLP/8i/12a.

Subject: Scientific apparatus and instruments / Astronomy

Reference number
CLP/8i/12
Earliest possible date
17th Century
Physical description
Ink on paper.
Page extent
8 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'Dichiaratione d'illostromento' [Description of instrument] by Burattini, 17th Century, CLP/8i/12, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8i_12/paper-dichiaratione-dillostromento-description-of-instrument-by-burattini, accessed on 12 December 2024

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