The description and use of a new astronomical instrument, [electronic resource] : for taking altitud...
The description and use of a new astronomical instrument, [electronic resource] : for taking altitudes of the sun and stars at sea, without an horizon; together with an easy and sure method of observing the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, or any other phoenomenon of the like kind, on ship-board; In order to determine the Difference of Meridians at Sea. To which are added, tables for computing the Times when the Eclipses of the First Satellite of Jupiter happen under the Meridian of London.
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London : printed for G. Strahan, W. Meadows, and J. Clarke, in Cornhill; C. Rivington, W. Innys and R. Manby, in St Paul's Church-Yard; J. Mann, Optician, at the Archimedes, and J. Senex, against St Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street; C. Ward and R. Chandler, between the Temple-Gates, and at their Shop in Scarborough; J. Robinson, next the One Tun Tavern, and T. Heath, Mathematical Instrument-Maker, next the Fountain Tavern in the Strand; R. Williamson near Gray's-Inn Gate; and J. Stagg in Westminster-Hall, 1735.
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1735.
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English
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31,[1]p.,plate ; 4°.
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London : printed for G. Strahan, W. Meadows, and J. Clarke, in Cornhill; C. Rivington, W. Innys and R. Manby, in St Paul's Church-Yard; J. Mann, Optician, at the Archimedes, and J. Senex, against St Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street; C. Ward and R. Chandler, between the Temple-Gates, and at their Shop in Scarborough; J. Robinson, next the One Tun Ta...
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England
Date Published
1735.
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The description and use of a new astronomical instrument, [electronic resource] : for taking altitudes of the sun and stars at sea, without an horizon; together with an easy and sure method of observing the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, or any other phoenomenon of the like kind, on ship-board; In order to determine the Difference of Meridians a...
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An advertisement for Heath's stock reads "This instrument is made only by Thomas Heath, .. ".
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Signed in MS. on p. 20: Willm Ward. Caleb Smith.
Citation / References Note
ESTC T4457.
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Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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74VvE2zWRmxZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvE2zWRmxZ
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991011504759702626
