| Reference number | CLP/8ii/72 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, regarding observations of a comet and an eclipse at Philadelphia in Pennsylvania [USA] from Dr Kearsly to Peter Collinson |
| Date | 1737 |
| Description | Observations upon the comet that appeared in January and February 1736/7. Also includes details of an eclipse of the sun on 18 February 1737/7 which, in Philadelphia, was largely obscured by clouds.
Subject: Astronomy
Published in Philosophical Transactions as part of 'A collection of observations communicated to the Royal Society, relating to the comet that appear'd in the months of January, February, and March 1736-7' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1737.0025 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8428 | Collinson; Peter (1694 - 1768) | 1694 - 1768 |