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RefNoAP/16/11
Previous numbersAP.16.11
LevelFile
TitleUnpublished papers, regarding a general fluent for every fluxion, a disproof of the principles of the lunar tables, and a disproof of Kepler's law by Richard Edwards
Date1832-1833
DescriptionEdwards shares three short papers: the first, on a formula for finding a fluent for every fluxion; the second, his proof that the lunar tables are 'totally erroneous and quite useless', along with directions for producing revised lunar tables; and the third, relating to Kepler's first law. Includes a covering letter from Edwards to the Royal Society.

Subject: Mathematics / Astronomy
Extent15p
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