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Copy of a letter, from John Flamsteed to John Collins, dated at Derby

Reference number: EL/F1/81

Date: 01 January 1672

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Discussing De Mouton's astronomical observations; discussing M Nun's almanack, particularly in relation to the eclipse of the sun

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EL/F1/81
Earliest possible date
01 January 1672
Page extent
3 pages
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Manuscript

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John Flamsteed

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John Flamsteed, Copy of a letter, from John Flamsteed to John Collins, dated at Derby, 01 January 1672, EL/F1/81, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_f1_81/copy-of-a-letter-from-john-flamsteed-to-john-collins-dated-at-derby, accessed on 12 December 2024

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