This volume contains calculations of the distances of stars, eclipses, and longitude, made by William Maule, James Cresson, Joseph Jeanes, James James, and Robert Hutchinson, pupils in the Friends Academy, where Roberts was a teacher.
Joseph Roberts, Jr., a schoolmaster, was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1829.
Provenance
Received from John B. Roberts and accessioned, 1913 (49784).
General physical description
1 volume, 30 p.
Early American History Note
Joseph Roberts was a teacher at Friends Academy. This volume contains various astronomical calculations done by him and his students for 1820-1821.
Family Name(s)
- James, James.
- Maule, William.
Genre(s)
- Educational Material
- Meteorological records.
- Scientific Data
Personal Name(s)
- Cresson, James
- Hutchinson, Robert
- Jeanes, Joseph
- Roberts, Joseph,1793-1835.
Subject(s)
- Astronomy.
- Education
- Meteorology -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
- Science and Technology
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