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RefNoCLP/8ii/45
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TitlePaper, 'The variation of the polar [pole] stars determin'd, in observing the hour of the night' by Thomas Wright
Date1734
DescriptionA determination of the polar stars at night. Includes a figure of constellations in the sky with Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Dragon's Head [Draco] and Cassiopea [Cassiopeia] labelled.

Subject: Astronomy

Read to the Royal Society on 6 March 1734/5
LanguageEnglish
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordRBO/19/18
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