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Bevis describes a comet observed in Greenwich at around 8pm on 14 February 1737. Includes a figure showing the path of the comet.

Subject: Astronomy

Reference number
CLP/8ii/57
Earliest possible date
23 February 1737
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
Format
Manuscript

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John Bevis

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John Bevis, Letter, regarding a comet observed at Greenwich [London] from John Bevis to John Machin, 23 February 1737, CLP/8ii/57, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8ii_57/letter-regarding-a-comet-observed-at-greenwich-london-from-john-bevis-to-john-machin, accessed on 12 October 2024

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    Dates: 1592-1741

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