Lunar Observations, 1771-1780 Digital
Scope and Contents
Journal also contains, in its back pages, detailed calculations made "to determine the difference of Meridians between Greenwich & Cambridge from corresponding observations of the solar eclipse Aug. 5th 1766."
Dates
- Creation: 1771-1780
Researcher Access
The Papers of Samuel Williams are open for research.
Extent
.60 cubic feet (1 document box, 1 microfilm reel)Former call number
Formerly classified as HUG 1877.xx Papers of Samuel Williams, 1780-1791 (inclusive), HUG 1877.55.
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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