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Astronomia Carolina : a new theory of the coelestial motions : composed according to the best observations and most rational grounds of art : yet far more easie, expedite and perspicuous then any before extant with exact and most easie tables thereunto, and precepts for the calculation of eclipses, &c

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1663.
Call number: 487107
Creator: Streete, Thomas(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 20 cm (4to)
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