RefNo | CLP/24/72/1 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'Papers about Mock Suns and a Comet' by Henry Oldenburg |
Date | 1667 |
Description | First paper charters the movements of a comet through different constellations [location unknown]. Second paper recounts the sighting of two mock suns [a bright spot in the sky appearing on either side of the sun, formed by refraction of sunlight] and four rainbows.
Subject: Astronomy |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
RelatedRecord | CLP/24/72 |
CLP/24/72/2 |
CLP/24/72/3 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c 1619 - 1677 |