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RefNoAP/6/15
LevelFile
TitleUnpublished paper and letter, 'Plan de nouveau régulateur de compensation propre à remédier à la dilatation et contraction des métaux; pour les pendules d'observation physique et astronomique' ['Plan for a new compensation regulator to fix the dilation and contraction of metals; for clocks for astronomical and physical observations'] by Hubert Sarton
Date[1788]
DescriptionPaper by Sarton regarding his design for a new regulator for use in astronomical clocks that would mitigate the effect of temperature and air on the clock's function. Includes a figure of Sarton's design. Preceded by a covering letter from Sarton to an unknown recipient.

Subject: Scientific Instruments / Engineering
LanguageFrench
Extent15p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
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