Paper, regarding observations of the occultation of Venus by the Moon by J [Johann Friedrich] Weidler

Reference number: CLP/8ii/22

Date: November 1729

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Weidler shares brief observations on the Moon and Venus. Note by [Johann Georg] Steigertahl dated 13 January 1730 states that he sends the observations so that they can be communicated to the Royal Society.

Subject: Astronomy

Read to the Royal Society on 15 January 1730.

Reference number: CLP/8ii/22
Earliest possible date: November 1729
Physical description: Ink on paper
Page extent: 2 pages
Format: Manuscript

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Johann Friedrich Weidler

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Johann Friedrich Weidler, Paper, regarding observations of the occultation of Venus by the Moon by J [Johann Friedrich] Weidler, November 1729, CLP/8ii/22, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8ii_22/paper-regarding-observations-of-the-occultation-of-venus-by-the-moon-by-j-johann-friedrich-weidler, accessed on 12 October 2024

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VII. Occultatio veneris à lunâ subeunte Berolini visa die 19 Septembris 1729, N. S. p. mer. à d. Kirchio. Ex diario meteorologico (M. S.) J. Fred Weidleri, L. L. D. & Math. Prof. Prim. Wittembergæ External link, opens in new tab.

Date: 31st December 1730

DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1729.0037

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Classified papers of the Royal Society
1660-1741 Reference number: CLP
Classified papers: volume 8ii concerning 'Astronomy'
1726-1738 Reference number: CLP/8ii

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