File GPP/3/6 - Astronomical notes and observations

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GPP/3/6

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Astronomical notes and observations

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  • [c1780s-1800s] (Creation)

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1 folder

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(1725-1825)

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Contains sheets of astronomical and mathematical calculations, principally concerning observations of variable stars and comets. It is possible that Nathaniel Pigott may have contributed to some of the earlier notes. Also includes corrections for an astronomical catalogue, and sheet titled 'The following remarks are to be written on the blank sheets at the end of my collection of astronomical printed papers as an appendix' [possibly refers to GPP/3/6].

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Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.

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Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.

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  • English

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    Legacy reference

    Acc 227.24c

    Former reference

    GPP/4 (part)

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