Reference number | L&P/3/188 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter, 'Two astronomical essays. I. Precession of equinox and nutation; II. Annual motion of the earth as affected by Jupiter and Saturn' from Charles Walmesley to James Bradley |
Date | 3 December 1755 |
Description | 24 pages in Latin, with 3 page letter in English. Contains tables.
Subject: Astronomy
Both papers published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'Two essays addressed to the Rev. James Bradley, D. D. and Astrom. Reg. by Mr. Charles Walmesley, F. R. S'
Read 4 November 1756 |
Language | Latin |
Extent | 59p |
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.1755.0110 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA6829 | Walmesley; Charles (1722 - 1797) | 1722 - 1797 |
NA8376 | Bradley; James (1693 - 1762) | 1693 - 1762 |