Reference number | CLP/8i/32 |
Level | File |
Title | Paper, observations of Saturn with figures of sunspots and division in ring of Saturn by [Jean Dominique] Cassini |
Date | 1676 |
Description | Description of sunspots and of the rings of Saturn. Paper appears to have been enclosed with his letter dated 26 August 1676 to Henry Oldenburg.
Includes diagrams.
Subject: Astronomy
Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'An extract of Signor Cassini's letter concerning a spot lately seen in the sun; together with a remarkable observation of Saturn, made by the same' |
Language | Latin |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Pencil on paper |
Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1676.0033 |
Related records in the catalogue | EL/C1/71 |
CLP/8i/32/2 |
CLP/8i/32/1 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c1619 - 1677 |
NA8383 | Cassini; Jean Dominique (1625 - 1712); astronomer | 1625 - 1712 |