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1	Creator:	Varley, Cromwell J.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Journal of Astronomical Observations
	Dates:	1845-1858
	Abstract:	A member of a family of early 19th century artists and instrument makers that included Cornelius, John, and William Fleetwood Varley, Cromwell J. Varley shared in the family interests in astronomy. The Journal of Astronomical Observations includes brief notes on telescopic observations of comets, stars, and planets conducted by Cromwell J. Varley between 1845 and 1858, accompanied by twenty ink and watercolor sketches.
	Call #:	Mss.522.1942.V42
	Extent:	1.0 Volume(s)
	Sections:	Background \| Scope and Contents Note \| Administrative Information \| Inventory
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	Subjects:	Astronomy--Observations \| Comets -- Observations. \| Planets--Observations \| Science and Technology \| Scientific Data \| Stars -- Observations. \| Varley, Cromwell J. \| Watercolors

2	Creator:	Anonymous	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Esfera Astronomica Composta e divida en Circulos, ca. late 17th century
	Dates:	Circa late 17th century
	Abstract:	This is a Portuguese maritime treatise on spherical and planetary astronomy, based on the Ptolomeic system, but with presentation of the Copernican system. There are numerous diagrams and a few interesting sketches.
	Call #:	Mss.521.Ast8
	Extent:	1.0 Volume(s)
	Sections:	Administrative Information
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	Subjects:	Anonymous \| Astronomy -- Observations. \| Charts. \| Copernican system \| Nautical astronomy. \| Ptolomeic system \| Sketches. \| Solar system - Early works to 1800 \| Spherical astronomy.

3	Creator:	Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Meteorological observations, 1784
	Dates:	1784
	Abstract:	This volume was made at Wilmington, Delaware, for determining the longitude, from 1 July-14 October. It records the position of selected stars and planets. Contains also: Note regarding his astronomical clock, and entries relative to his work in continuing the Mason & Dixon's line.
	Call #:	Mss.526.62.R51
	Extent:	1.0 Volume(s)
	Sections:	Background \| Administrative Information
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	Subjects:	Astronomy -- Observations. \| Longitude. \| Maps and Surveys \| Meteorological Data \| Meteorological records. \| Meteorology -- Observations. \| Pennsylvania History \| Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 \| Scientific Data \| Surveying and Maps

4	Creator:	Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790	Requires cookie*
	Title:	João Jacinto de Magalhães (Jean-Hyacinthe Magellan) Collection
	Dates:	1774-1788
	Abstract:	Better known to the English-speaking world by the name under which he published most of his works, Jean-Hyacinthe Magellan, João Jacinto de Magalhães was born on November 4, 1722. His work focused primarily on scientific instruments, and is credited with introducing English scientific instruments, and the work of Joseph Priestley (APS member 1785) to the scientific community in France. The João Jacinto de Magalhães Collection consists of eleven letters written by Magalhães in French, and addressed to correspondents in France dealing primarily with the manufacture and distribution of telescopes and optical instrumentation.
	Call #:	Mss.B.M25
	Extent:	11.0 Item(s)
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	Subjects:	Astronomy--Observations \| Baudouin de Guemadeuc, 1744-1817 \| Beyond Early America \| Boscovich, Roger Joseph, 1711-1787 \| Chemistry \| Dollond, Peter \| Edwards, John \| Garrellon, L. \| Grand, Ferdinand \| Herschel, William, Sir, 1738-1822 \| Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790 \| Messier, Charles, 1730-1817 \| Optics \| Telescopes