Record

RefNoCLP/4i/67
LevelItem
TitlePaper, 'Dissertation upon the power of gravity' by [Giuseppe] Averani
Date[1723]
DescriptionPaper regarding various theories on gravity and how it functions, whether it is something that exists within objects or an attractive force within the earth that pulls objects downward. English translation found at CLP/4i/68.

Subject: Mechanics

Communicated by Thomas Dereham. Read to the Royal Society on 30 May 1723
LanguageItalian
Extent7p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Digital imagesView item on Science in the Making
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordCLP/4i/68
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7381Averani; Giuseppe (1662 - 1738)1662 - 1738
NA7312Dereham; Sir; Thomas (c 1678 - 1739)c 1678 - 1739
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView