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Godfrey descripes an eclipse which occurred on 2 February 1729, observed in Kent [England].

Subject: Astronomy / Moon

Reference number
CLP/8ii/12
Earliest possible date
1729
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

Creator name

John Godfrey

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John Godfrey, Paper, regarding observations of a total lunar eclipse by John Godfrey of Norton Court, 1729, CLP/8ii/12, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8ii_12/paper-regarding-observations-of-a-total-lunar-eclipse-by-john-godfrey-of-norton-court, accessed on 13 October 2024

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    Dates: 1592-1741

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