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An abstract of a letter from Mr J. Flamsteed. Math. Reg. et F. of the R.S. giving the description et uses of an instrument for finding the distances of [Jupiter's] satellits from his axis, with the help of the table of parallaxes and catalogue of eclipses; printed in the preceding Transactions

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1685]
Call number: 719095
Creator: Flamsteed, John (1646-1719)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 23 cm
Associated organization: Burndy Library,
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