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Derham describes sunspots observed in June and July 1703. Includes one page of figures.

Subject: Astronomy

Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'Some observations on the spots of the sun, by the Reverend Mr. William Derham. F. R. S.'

Reference number
CLP/8i/59
Earliest possible date
21 July 1703
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
Format
Manuscript

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William Derham

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William Derham, Paper, 'The appearance of the spots on the Sun in June and July 1703' by William Derham, 21 July 1703, CLP/8i/59, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8i_59/paper-the-appearance-of-the-spots-on-the-sun-in-june-and-july-1703-by-william-derham, accessed on 24 March 2025

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