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Reference numberCLP/8ii/45
LevelFile
TitlePaper, 'The variation of the polar [pole] stars determin'd, in observing the hour of the night' by Thomas Wright
Date1734
DescriptionA determination of the polar stars at night. Includes a figure of constellations in the sky with Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Dragon's Head [Draco] and Cassiopea [Cassiopeia] labelled.

Subject: Astronomy

Read to the Royal Society on 6 March 1734/5
LanguageEnglish
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
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Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueRBO/19/18
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