Record

Reference numberCLP/24/36/1
LevelItem
TitleLetter, from John Collins to Henry Oldenburg
Datec.12 September 1669
DescriptionRefers to a letter Oldenburg is sending to [Renatus Franciscus] Slusius. Collins asks Oldenburg to request that Slusius send Griemberger's 'Catalogue Stellarum Fixarum' [Catalogue of the fixed stars]. Also asks that Oldenburg ask Slusius if he has any instruction for the 'Solving of Solid Problems'.

Subject: Astronomy, Mathematics.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueCLP/24/36/2
CLP/24/36
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA2898Collins; John (1625 - 1683); mathematician and scientific administrator1625 - 1683
NA8001Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondentc1619 - 1677
NA5659Slusius; Renatus Franciscus (1622 - 1685); mathematician and clergyman1622 - 1685
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