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Astronomy, as it is known at the present day, : to which is added, a supplement, containing an account of the nature and use of astronomical instruments, the manner of calculating the notes of the calendar, the distances and magnitudes of the planets, and a number of other useful and interesting calculations in astronomy

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1835..
Call number: 487000:0054
Creator: Carey, George G(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 23 cm
Associated people: Chidley, John, (active 1830-1840,); Hale, George Ellery, (1868-1938,)
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