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Parsons, William, 3rd Earl of Rosse (1800-1867)
Date: 1829-1862Reference: MS.7546/1-15Part of: Parsons, William, 3rd Earl of Rosse, (1800-1867), and his son Parsons, Laurence, F.R.S., 4th Earl of Rosse, (1840-1908), astronomers- Archives and manuscripts
Parsons, Laurence, F.R.S., 4th Earl of Rosse (1840-1908)
Date: 1871-1880Reference: MS.7546/16-18Part of: Parsons, William, 3rd Earl of Rosse, (1800-1867), and his son Parsons, Laurence, F.R.S., 4th Earl of Rosse, (1840-1908), astronomers- Books
Galen on the astronomers and astrologers / G.J. Toomer.
Toomer, G. J.Date: 1985- Pictures
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Copernicus and five other astronomers with astronomical instruments. Engraving by J. Mulder after G. Hoet, 1692.
Hoet, Gerard, 1648-1733.Date: 1692Reference: 567825i- Books
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Confidence dismounted; or the astronomers knavery anatomized / By William Brommerton a well-wisher to the commonweale.
Brommerton, WilliamDate: Aprill 5. 1652- Archives and manuscripts
Parsons, William, 3rd Earl of Rosse, (1800-1867), and his son Parsons, Laurence, F.R.S., 4th Earl of Rosse, (1840-1908), astronomers
Date: 1829-1880Reference: MS.7546- Pictures
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Astronomy: seven astronomers, forming the allegorical titlepage to Dirck Rembrantz van Nierop, Nederduytsche astronomia. Engraving.
Nierop, Dirck Rembrantz van, 1610-1682.Date: 1658Reference: 46331i- Pictures
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Astronomy: five astronomers, forming the allegorical titlepage to N. Mulerius,Tabulae frisicae lunae-solares quadruplices. Engraving, 1611.
Mulerius, Nicolaus, 1564-1630.Date: 1611Reference: 46317i- Books
A dissertation on comets, extracted from the writings of the most eminent modern astronomers and philosophers. In a letter to a reverend professor. To which is prefixed the theory of a comet / by [according to the sentiments of] Sir Isaac Newton [and other ... astronomers].
Date: [between 1700 and 1799]- Books
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A dissertation on the magnitude of the year: containing an historical account of time, from the earliest ages down to the present; The Method practised by the Ancients, for ascertaining the true Measure and Magnitude of the Year, explained; and the Result of their Calculations compared, from a Table of the Magnitudes of the Years, Siderial as well as Tropical, calculated by the most eminent Astronomers, both ancient and modern; the Instruments used by the Ancients, for that Purpose, explained; and the Errors incurred by Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory's Method clearly pointed out. Also, a method laid down, from the true Magnitude of the Year, given in Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds, to adapt the calculation of time to common use, in such a Manner, that there will neither be gained nor lost, on true Time, one Second, to the latest Ages; which is clearly demonstrated from the sunplest Principles.
Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
Mathematicians, astronomers, and other scholars of Islamic civilization and their works (7th-19th c.) / Boris A. Rosenfeld, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoğlu.
Rozenfelʹd, B. A. (Boris Abramovich)Date: 2003- Books
Aristotle's Book of problems, with other astronomers, astrologers, physicians, and philosophers. Wherein are contained divers questions and answers touching the state of man's body.
Date: 1776- Books
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A new geographical, commercial, and historical grammar; and present state of the several empires and Kingdoms of the world. Containing I. The distances, figures, and revolutions of the celestial bodies, as demonstrated by Sir Isaac Newton, and observed by the latest Astronomers. II. A description of the earth, considered as one of the revolving bodies in the general system; with several definitions and problems necessary for understanding the science of Geography. III. An account of the great divisions of the surface of the globe into continents, islands, oceans, seas, &c. IV. An accurate and particular description of all the empires, kingdoms, and states in the world, as situated with regard to one another. V. The climate and soil, with its productions, whether vegetable or mineral; the natural curiosities; a particular description of the sea-coasts, including all the bays, capes, promontories, and adjacent rocks; with an account of the most remarkable lakes and rivers. VI An account of the animals, whether birds, beasts, fishes, or insects, found in each country. Vii. Observations on the various parts of the globe in which history makes mention of any remarkable change having naturally taken place. Viii. An history of all nations from their origin; laws, government, religion, manners, and customs; distinctions of rank, revenues, taxes, strength by sea and land IX. The genius and external appearance of the people X. An account of their learning, arts, language, manufactures, and commerce. XI. The chief cities, artificial curiosities, antiquities, &c. To which is added, I. A geographical index, with the names of places, alphabetically arranged. II. A Table of the Coins of all the different Nations, with their value in Sterling money. III. A Chronological Table of remarkable Events, from the earliest accounts to the present time. The whole executed on a plan similar to that of W. Guthrie, Esq; by a society in Edinburgh. The Astronomical part collected from the works of James Ferguson, F. R. S. Enriched with the late discoveries of Dr. Herschel, and other eminent Astronomers. Embellished with An elegant set of Maps, engraved on purpose, more numerous, accurate, and exhibiting more fully the new Geographical Discoveries than those to be met with in any former publication.
Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Pictures
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Nicolas Copernicus among other astronomers of the world. Process print after a wood engraving by J. Styfi and J. Holewinski, 18--, after M.E. Andirolli, 1873.
Andriolli, Michał Elwir, 1836?-1893.Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 546238i- Books
Book of problems : with other astronomers, astrologers, physicians and philosophers. Wherein is contain'd divers questions and answers touching the state of man's body / [Aristotle].
AristotleDate: [1749]- Books
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The description and uses of Barston's new-invented universal astronomical quadrant, which appears from authentick certificates transmitted to the Right Honourable the Lords of the Admiralty, to excel all others in navigation; and from repeated experiments of able astronomers, &c. to be more serviceable in astronomy, surveying of land, and dialling, than any other hitherto Invented.
Date: M,D.CCXL. [1740]- Books
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Venus in the sun: being an explication of the rationale of that great phænomenon; of the several methods used by astronomers for computing the quantity and phases thereof; ... By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1761- Archives and manuscripts
Autograph letters, signed, and third-person notes by Maskelyne
Date: 1767-1804Reference: MS.7305/1-11Part of: Maskelyne, Nevil (1732-1811), Astronomer-Royal- Books
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The international scientists' directory : containing the names, addresses, special departments of study, etc., of professional and amateur naturalists, chemists, physicists, astronomers, etc., etc. in all parts of the world / compiled by Samuel E. Cassino.
Date: 1882- Books
The scientists' international directory : containing the names, addresses, special departments of study, etc., of professional and amateur naturalists, chemists, physicists, astronomers, etc., etc. in all parts of the world / comp. by S. E. Cassino.
Date: 1896- Books
The scientists' international directory : containing the names, addresses, special departments of study, etc., of professional and amateur naturalists, chemists, physicists, astronomers, etc., etc. in all parts of the world / compiled by Samuel E. Cassino.
Date: 1883- Books
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New and correct tables of the lunar motions, according to the Newtonian theory: as it is truly freed from all errors of the press. Which Tables are demonstratively prov'd to be true, by a sufficient Number of Observations, of the most Eminent Astronomers of this and the last Age, viz. Tycho Brahe, Longomontanus, Heveljus, Ricciolus, Bullialdus, Cassini, De la Hire, Dr. Halley, Mr. Flamsteed, Mr. Haynes, &c. Being mostly Observations of Lunar Eclipses, and some of them taken by several of the aforesaid Observers at once. Together, With the Description of a New Instrument for taking Altitudes at Sea, with much more Speed and Certainty than by any Quadrant yet invented; by Means of which Instrument (which may not improperly be call'd an Hypsometer) and the Tables, together with a Book lately printed, entitled, An Humble Address to the Honourable Commissioners, the Longitude may be found, as often as shall be necessary, to the requir'd Exactness: As also, Eclipses may be calculated to the greatest Perfection. The Whole design'd for the Use of, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, To whom with the greatest Submission it is most humbly dedicated. By Robert Wright, B. A. Author of the Boook before mention'd; formerly of Jesus College in Cambridge.
Wright, Robert, 1677-Date: MDCCXXXII. [1732]- Books
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A dissertation on comets. Extracted from the writings of the most eminent modern astronomers and philosophers. In a Letter to a Reverend Professor. To which is prefixed, the theory of a comet, by Sir Isaac Newton.
Date: [1740?]- Books
Georges Gémiste Pléthon, Manuel d'astronomie / par Anne Tihon et Raymond Mercier.
Tihon, Anne.Date: 1998- Journals
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Date: 1889-