| Reference number | CLP/8ii/77/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Manuscript, 'Inquiry concerning the figure of such planets as revolve about an Axis supposing the Density continually to vary, from the Center towards the Surface' by Alexis Claude Clairaut |
| Date | [1737] |
| Description | English translation by John Colson, of original paper in French.
Engraved figures from Philosophical Transactions attached (see CLP/8ii/77/2)
Subject: Astronomy / Physics
Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'An inquiry concerning the figure of such planets as revolve about an axis, supposing the density continually to vary, from the centre towards the surface; By Mr. Alexis Clairaut, F. R. S. and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris. Translated from the French by the Rev. John Colson Lucas. Prof. Math. Cantab. and F. R. S' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 32p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1737.0045 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8170 | Clairaut; Alexis Claude (1713 - 1765) | 1713 - 1765 |
| NA7778 | Colson; John (1680 - 1760) | 1680 - 1760 |