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Paper, 'A scheme for finding the longitude' by Lionel Browne

Reference number: CLP/8ii/59

Date: 11 August 1736

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Browne describes a series of astronomical observations he has made. Sent to the Royal Society by Samuel Daniel. Written by Browne in Bridport, Dorset [England].

Subject: Astronomy

Reference number
CLP/8ii/59
Earliest possible date
11 August 1736
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
3 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'A scheme for finding the longitude' by Lionel Browne, 11 August 1736, CLP/8ii/59, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_8ii_59/paper-a-scheme-for-finding-the-longitude-by-lionel-browne, accessed on 13 October 2024

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