Rough sketch of observations, 1796 : [manuscript], 1796-1799 / W. Walker, 42 Conduit [...], London.

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Rough sketch of observations, 1796 : [manuscript], 1796-1799 / W. Walker, 42 Conduit [...], London.

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Manuscript codex contains mathematical and textual descriptions of Walker's celestial observations for the period Jan. 10, 1796 through May [12?], 1799. Interspersed throughout the calculations, coordinates and text are drawings of "curious" marks and spots on the surface of the Moon and Jupiter, two pages of sketches describing the appearance of a comet in August, 1797, and sketches of a telescope. The final four leaves contain tables listing readings from the "chronometer clocks" in London and at Troston Hall, 1796-1799. John Harrison (1693-1776) and the problems of moisture and humidity in timepieces are also mentioned in the text.

1 vol. (87 pp., 88 leaves) : ill. ; (12mo).

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Walker, William, 1766?-1816

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British astronomer, son of inventor and astronomer Adam Walker (1731-1821), and compiler/editor of his father's lectures published as "An Account of the Eidouranion, or Transparent Orrery; invented by A. Walker" and "An Epitome of Astronomy, with the new discoveries." From the description of Rough sketch of observations, 1796 : [manuscript], 1796-1799 / W. Walker, 42 Conduit [...], London. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 68915522 ...