[Eclipses of the sun and moon, 1820-1838], n.d.

Mss.521.8.Ec6

Date: Circa 1820-1838 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 11 p. plus 20 additional loose items
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Abstract

This item, by an unknown author, presents an astronomical sketch of eclipses, some of which could be seen from Philadelphia and Canton, China.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 11 p. plus 20 additional loose items.

Provenance

Purchased by Whiteman ($75.00) and accessioned, 11/21/1968 (1968 2652ms).

Early American History Note

This collection of astronomical calculations from 1786-1838 consists of various loose notes on eclipses and solar/lunar calculations, including information on an eclipse as witnessed in Canton and Philadelphia. The collection also has a folio size bound volume that diagrams (sometimes with color added) eclipses for the years 1818, 1820, 1822, 1823, 1824, 1829, 1838, as observed in Philadelphia.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Charts.
  • Scientific Data

Personal Name(s)

  • Anonymous
  • Whiteman
  • Whiteman

Subject(s)

  • Astronomy.
  • Eclipses.
  • Science and technology