Commonplace book on astronomy, autograph manuscript, 1759.

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Commonplace book on astronomy, autograph manuscript, 1759.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233636024

Includes diagrams, drawings of planets, and manuscript notes including some on the grinding of telescopic lenses.

1 vol. : 100 pp. , folio format, vellum binding, 32 cm.

Linda Hall Library

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Herschel, William, 1738-1822

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