| Reference number | CLP/8i/5 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, 'Observations in his in voyage to Portugal' by the Earl of Sandwich [Edward Montagu] |
| Date | 1662 |
| Description | Observations of the Moon and stars, dated from 16 January to 20 February. In the meeting the paper was read Dr Wren asked for thanks to be given to the earl of Sandwich for his observations by Sir Paul Neile, which will be compared to other similar observations. Includes figures of constellations.
Subject: Astronomy
Read to the Royal Society on 27 August 1662 |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/8i/5/3 |
| CLP/8i/5/1 |
| CLP/8i/5/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8299 | Wren; Sir; Christopher (1632 - 1723); architect, astronomer, and mathematician | 1632 - 1723 |
| NA8265 | Neile; Sir; Paul (1613 - 1686); courtier and patron of science | 1613 - 1686 |
| NA8078 | Montagu; Edward (1625 - 1672); 1st Earl of Sandwich and Viscount Hinchinbroke; army and naval officer | 1625 - 1672 |