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Comets - Early works to 1800
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The phœnix, an essay. Being an attempt to prove from history and astronomical calculations, that the comet, which, by its approximation to our earth, occasioned the change made at the fall and at the deluge, is the real phœnix of the ancients. By John Goodridge.
Goodridge, John, 1764-1786.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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Astronomiæ cometicæ synopsis, autore Edmundo Halleio apud Oxonienses geometriæ professore saviliano.
Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742.Date: 1705]- Books
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An essay on comets, in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phaenomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon the philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habituations; notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets. By Andrew Oliver, Jun. Esq. [Four lines from Pope]
Oliver, A. (Andrew), 1731-1799.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
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Description of a method of taking the differences of right ascension and declination. With the reticular rhomboide of Dr. Bradley. Without placing the instrument in the plane of the Equator. By H. E.
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822.Date: [1794?]- Books
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Some new thoughts founded upon new principles, concerning a threefold motion of the earth. The rectification of the Kallender. The flowing and ebbing of the sea. The nature of the magnet. The variation of the compass. The cause of sea currents, and trade winds. The various motions of all the cœlestial orbs. The finding out the true place of the moon. And facilitating the discovery of the longitude. Not before thought of, or not offer'd to the World in this Manner. Most Humbly propos'd, and offer'd to the Consideration of the Learned and Ingenious, as Subjects of further Contemplation and Improvement. But in a more particular Manner to the Honourable, the Learned, and Ingenious Gentlemen of the Royal Society. By B. H. J.
Jackson, Benjamin Habakkuk.Date: M.DCC.XIV. [1714]