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        GPP · Collection · 1760-1815

        Scientific papers and correspondence created by John Goodricke, Nathaniel Pigott, and Edward Pigott in the course of their activities as astronomers. The majority of the papers relate to the observances of atronomical phenomena, particularly variable stars. Also includes papers relating to barometrical and meterologial observances [weather] and to the calculation of latitude and longitude. Some of the papers include drawings and diagrams.

        Many of the observations, particularly those by John Goodricke and Edward Pigott were made at York.

        References can be found accross the collection to observations and papers elsewhere in this collection.

        Summaries, extracts, and transcriptions have been provided by a volunteer.

        Goodricke; John (1764 - 1786); astronomer