Record

RefNoCLP/8i/5/3
LevelItem
TitleDrawing, astronomical observations by the Earl of Sandwich [Edward Montagu]
Date1662
DescriptionFigures of constellations which the Earl of Sandwich observed in January 1662 in Lisbon. Figure appears on the bottom of the third page of the document. Consists of a hand pointing to a constellation of five stars.

Subject: Astronomy
LanguageEnglish
Extent3p
FormatDrawing
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordCLP/8i/5/2
CLP/8i/5/1
CLP/8i/5
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8299Wren; Sir; Christopher (1632 - 1723); architect, astronomer, and mathematician1632 - 1723
NA8265Neile; Sir; Paul (1613 - 1686); courtier and patron of science1613 - 1686
NA8078Montagu; Edward (1625 - 1672); 1st Earl of Sandwich and Viscount Hinchinbroke; army and naval officer1625 - 1672
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