Return of the Comet of 1532 and 1661, in the Year 1789: An Attempt to Compute the Return and Course of the Comet […], undated, ca. 1787 Digital
Scope and Contents
In this short document, Williams attempted to calculate the orbit of a comet that was expected to reach perihelion in 1789.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1787
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 1877.75.
Repository Details
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