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The method of constructing mural quadrants. : Exemplified by a description of the brass mural quadrant in the Royal Observatory at Greenwich

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]
Call number: 487000:0036
Creator: Bird, John (1709-1776)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 27 cm
Associated people: Maskelyne, Nevil, (1732-1811.); Richardson, William, (1735 or 1736-1811,); Nourse, J. (-1780,)
Associated organizations: Jno. Mount and Tho. Page,; Great Britain.
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