Reference number | CLP/20/63 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'On the face of the Moon' and 'Of Saturn's ring' by Robert Boyle |
Date | 17 December 1684 |
Description | A discourse read at a meeting of the Royal Society containing Hooke's remarks on Dr Vossius' tract about the lunar surface, which Vossius considers like the surface of the earth comprising land and water. Also remarks on Monsieur Gallet's hypothesis on spots of moon and on the rings of saturn and Huygen's 'Astroscopia Compendiana'.
Subject: Astronomy
Read at a meeting of the Royal Society: 17 December 1684 |
Extent | 5p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8242 | Hooke; Robert (1635 - 1703); natural philosopher | 1635 - 1703 |