Record

RefNoCLP/4i/18/2
LevelItem
TitleDrawing, Mira of Cetus
Date[c17th Century]
DescriptionDrawing of the constellation of Cetus, Eridnaus, Orion and Lepus with scales. Cerus is represented as a drgona and Lepus as a hare.

Appears to record observations of the variable star Mira of Cetus between 10 and 18 March of an unknown year.

Subject: Astronomy
LanguageEnglish
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionPencil on paper.
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialDOI: 10.1098/rstl.1665.0146
RelatedRecordCLP/4i/18
CLP/4i/18/1
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5773Bullialdus; Ismael (1605 - 1694); astronomer and mathematician1605 - 1694
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