| Reference number | CLP/24/72 |
| Level | File |
| 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 |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/24/72/1 |
| CLP/24/72/3 |
| CLP/24/72/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c1619 - 1677 |