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The theory and construction of Hadley's quadrant demonstrated [electronic resource] : and also all t...

The theory and construction of Hadley's quadrant demonstrated [electronic resource] : and also all t...

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The theory and construction of Hadley's quadrant demonstrated [electronic resource] : and also all the necessary directions given for adjusting the glasses, And using it for taking the Altitude of the Sun, Moon, and Stars, for Finding the Latitude at Sea. Illustrated by copper plate figures. To which is Added, Correct Tables of the Sun's Declination, with a Table of the Variation of the Sun's Declination In different Longitudes, a Table of Refraction, &c. &c.

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The theory and construction of Hadley's quadrant demonstrated [electronic resource] : and also all the necessary directions given for adjusting the glasses, And using it for taking the Altitude of the Sun, Moon, and Stars, for Finding the Latitude at Sea. Illustrated by copper plate figures. To which is Added, Correct Tables of the Sun's Declination, with a Table of the Variation of the Sun's Declination In different Longitudes, a Table of Refraction, &c. &c.

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Publisher

London : printed for Gregory and Wright, mathematical instrument makers, near the India House, Leadenhall-Street, [1785?]

Date

[1785?]

Record Identifier

74VvQOGze7pZ

MMS ID

991014481469702626

Language

English

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Physical content

28p.,plate ; 8°.

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Publisher

London : printed for Gregory and Wright, mathematical instrument makers, near the India House, Leadenhall-Street, [1785?]

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

[1785?]

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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The theory and construction of Hadley's quadrant demonstrated [electronic resource] : and also all the necessary directions given for adjusting the glasses, And using it for taking the Altitude of the Sun, Moon, and Stars, for Finding the Latitude at Sea. Illustrated by copper plate figures. To which is Added, Correct Tables of the Sun's Declinatio...

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Notes

General note

Anonymous. By Gabriel Wright.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Citation / References Note

ESTC T111993.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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74VvQOGze7pZ

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991014481469702626