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Paper, 'Hypothesis astronomica nova' [New astronomical hypothesis] by Nicolas Mercator

Reference number: CLP/8i/21

Date: 1664

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Contains explanation and tables showing the motion of the Sun and Mars.

Subject: Astronomy

Reference number
CLP/8i/21
Earliest possible date
1664
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Ink on paper
Page extent
12 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Nicolas Mercator

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Nicolas Mercator, Paper, 'Hypothesis astronomica nova' [New astronomical hypothesis] by Nicolas Mercator, 1664, CLP/8i/21, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8i_21/paper-hypothesis-astronomica-nova-new-astronomical-hypothesis-by-nicolas-mercator, accessed on 14 December 2024

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