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Manuscript, regarding observations of Mercury and Venus in 1690 by J P [Johann Philipp von] Wurzelbau

Reference number: CLP/8i/47/1

Date: 04 February 1691

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Wurzelbau shares a brief observation of Mercury and Venus, including details of altitude. Astronomical diagram in text.

Subject: Astronomy

Read to the Royal Society on 4 February 1691

Reference number
CLP/8i/47/1
Earliest possible date
04 February 1691
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Manuscript, regarding observations of Mercury and Venus in 1690 by J P [Johann Philipp von] Wurzelbau, 04 February 1691, CLP/8i/47/1, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8i_47_1/manuscript-regarding-observations-of-mercury-and-venus-in-1690-by-j-p-johann-philipp-von-wurzelbau, accessed on 09 December 2024

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