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Chronology of eclipses and comets, AD 1-1000 / D. Justin Schove.
Schove, D. Justin (Derek Justin)Date: 1984- Books
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An Answer of a letter from a friend in the country to a friend in the city, or, Some remarks on the late comet : being a relation of many universal accidents that will come to pass in the year 1682 according to the prognostications of the celestial bodies, which will happen beyond the seas : with a sober caution to all by speedy repentance to avert the judgments that are impendent.
Date: 1681- Pictures
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Astronomy: comets in a night sky appearing over Heidelberg in 1618. Engraving.
Date: 1600-1699Reference: 46237i- Books
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The blazing comet: the mad lovers; Or, the Beauties of the Poets. A play, as it is Acted at the New-Theatre in the Hay-Market. By Mr. Johnson, Author of Hurlothrumbo.
Johnson, Samuel, 1691-1773.Date: M.DCC.XXXII. [1732]- Books
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De cometis: or, a discourse of the natures and effects of comets, as they are philosophically, historically & astrologically considered. With a brief (yet full) account of the III late comets, or blazing stars, visible to all Europe. And what (in a natural way of judicature) they portend. Together with some observations on the nativity of the Grand Seignior / By John Gadbury.
Gadbury, John, 1627-1704.Date: 1665- Books
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The folly and danger of enthusiasm: or, the wickedness of attempting to know the secret councils of God. In a discourse on the pretended conflagration of the world, by the comet which is to appear in the year 1758. Wherein the ridiculous Fears of the superstitious Part of Mankind are clearly exposed; and a plain Demonstration that the Restoration of the Jews, and Call of the Gentiles, will be completed before the World is destroyed. The Whole supported by unanswerable Proofs, that the before-mentioned Comet will not hurt or damage the Earth.
Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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Dr. Taylor's Friendly monitor; or, companion for the sick: including the Christian's duty, both in public and private life. To which is annexed, the probable effects to be expected from the present comet / [Taylor].
Taylor, Dr., of Dorset?Date: 1828- Books
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Ephemeris, or, A diary astronomical, astrological, meteorological, for the year of our Lord, 1682 : it being the second after bissextile, with predictions and experiments sydereal, also something of the late comet / by John Gadbury.
Gadbury, John, 1627-1704Date: 1682- Books
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Mr. Joanidion Fielding his true and faithful account of the strange and miraculous comet which was seen by the mufti at Constantinople. As appears by the Daily Courant of last month. By E. Parker, Philomath.
Parker, E., active 1717.Date: [1717?]- Books
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An account of the discoveries concerning comets, with the way to find their orbits, and some improvements in constructing and calculating their places. For which reason are here added new tables, fitted to those purposes; particularly with regard to that comet which is soon expected to return / [Thomas Barker].
Barker, Thomas, 1722-1809.Date: 1757- Books
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Mr. Joanidion Fielding his true and faithful account of the strange and miraculous comet which was seen by the mufti at Constantinople : As appears by the Daily Courant of last month. / By E. Parker, Philomath.
Parker, E., active 1717Date: [1717?]- Books
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An epitome of astronomy, with the new discovered planets, and the late comet, as illustrated by the eidouranion; or, transparent orrery / originally invented by A. Walker, and as lectured upon by his son, D.F. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821Date: 1818- Books
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1681. Astrological observations and predictions for the year of our Lord 1681 : Wherein is briefly shewn the significations of the late comet, which was seen in December last, 1680. And what is signified by the eclipses and positions of the planets, in the figures of the four solar ingresses, &c. And what sorrowful times are approaching to the world, and what eminent changes are like to happen in most countries (from the influences of the three conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter in the fiery trigon, in 1682. and 1683.) Also monthly observations. For every month this present year. Briefly containing the most remarkable events that are likely to happen in some eminent citties in England, and in our neighbouring nations. By John Silvester.
Silvester, John, active 17th centuryDate: 1681- Books
Meteorologicorum libri sex. Cui accessit in hac ultima editione Thomae Fieni, et Lib. Fromondi Dissertationes de cometa anni MDCXVIII. Et clarorum virorum Judicia de pluvia purpurea Bruxellensi / [Libert Froidmont].
Froidmont, Libert, 1587-1653.Date: 1655-1656- 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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King Charls his starre: or, Astrologie defined, and defended by Scripture, &c : With the signification of the comet seen Decemb. 1652. As it hath relation to His Majesty, Charles King of Scotland. / By [Theta]4[1000]IS A'[10]2.
Evans, Arise, 1607-Date: Printed in the year, 1654- Books
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Notes shewing how to get the angle of parallax of a comet or other phænomenon at two observations : to be taken in any one station or place of the earth and thereby the distance from the earth / by R. Holland.
Holland, R. (Richard), 1596-1677Date: 1668- Books
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Diarium astrologicum et metheorologicum anni a nato Christo 1586. Et de cometa quodam rotundo omnique cauda destituto, qui anno proxime elapso, mensibus Octobri & Nouembri conspiciebatur, ex obseruationibus certis desumta consideratio astrologica; / per Eliam Olai Cimbrum nobili viro Tychoni Brahe in Astronomicis exercitijs inseruientem. Ad loci Longitudinem. 37. Gr. Latitudinem. 56. Gr.
Morsing, Elias Olsen Cimber, 1540-1590.Date: [1586]- Books
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Candid reflections on the expedition to Martinico. With an account of the taking of guadalupe by General Barrington. The whole interspersed with many curious anecdotes: among which, some observations on the comet that lately appeared. By J.J. a lieutenant in the Navy.
J. J., lieutenant in the navy.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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The dangerous condition of the United provinces prognosticated : and plainly demonstrated, by Mr. William Lilly, in his observations of that comet which appeared in the year of our Lord, 1652. And published in his annual predictions in the year 1654, &c. Together with some hints, and touches, of the most inhumane and unparaleld crueltyes committed by the Dutch upon our English-men at Amboyna, Polaroone, and Lantore in the East-Indies. With several proofs of their insolencies, ambition, and avarice. Written for the satisfaction and incouragement of all such as have not already been convinst of their perfidious dealings. With allowance.
Lilly, William, 1602-1681Date: 1672- Books
Liberti Fromondi S. Th. L. Collegii Falconis in Academia Luvaniensi philosophiae professoris primatii. Meteorologicorum libri sex. Cui accessit in hac ultima editione Thomae Fieni, et Lib. Fromondi Dissertationes de cometa anni MDCLXXXI. Et clarorum virorum Judicia de pluvia purpureae Bruxellensi. [Edited by Gottifredus Vendelinus] / [Libert Froidmont].
Froidmont, Libert, 1587-1653.Date: 1670- Books
1682. Astrological observations and predictions for the year ... 1682. Wherein are briefly shewn, the significations of the late comet, ( ... in December 1680) And of two great eclipses of the moon. And what eminent changes ... are likely to happen ... / [John Silvester].
Silvester, John, active 17th centuryDate: [1682]- Books
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1682. Astrological observations and predictions for the year ... 1682. Wherein are briefly shewn, the significations of the late comet, ( ... in December 1680) And of two great eclipses of the moon. And what eminent changes ... are likely to happen ... / [John Silvester].
Silvester, John, active 17th century.Date: 1682- Books
Le comete discorso ... in occasione della comparsa cometa dell'anno 1664 di decembre, e di gennaio 1665. E di un'altra cometa veduta d'aprile 1665 / [Carlo Antonio Manzini].
Manzini, Carlo Antonio, Conte, -1677?Date: 1665- Books
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Le comete discorso ... in occasione della comparsa cometa dell'anno 1664 di decembre, e di gennaio 1665. E di un'altra cometa veduta d'aprile 1665 / [Carlo Antonio Manzini].
Manzini, Carlo Antonio, -1678.Date: 1665