| 1. | Title: | C.J. Varley Astronomical Observation Journal (1845-1858) | |
| Dates: | 1845 - 1858 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume | ||
| Locations: | London | ||
| Abstract: | Contained in a single volume spanning 6/8/1845-9/30/1858, C.J. Varley astronomical observations include telescopic data on comets, stars, and planets. Of particular note are the detailed ink and watercolor sketches that accompany many of the observations. Scholars researching nineteenth-century astronomy, particularly the study of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Transit of Mercury, will find this volume of particular interest. | ||
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Contained in a single volume spanning 6/8/1845-9/30/1858, C.J. Varley astronomical observations include telescopic data on comets, stars, and planets. Of particular note are the detailed ink and watercolor sketches that accompany many of the observations. Scholars researching nineteenth-century astronomy, particularly the study of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Transit of Mercury, will find this volume of particular interest. View Full Description in New Window | |||
| Subjects: | Astronomy--Observations. | Comets--Orbits. | Diaries. | Jupiter (Planet) | Mars (Planet) | Planets--Observations. | Saturn (Planet) | Science. | Stars--Observations. | ||
| Collection: | Journal of Astronomical Observations (Mss.522.1942.V42) | ||
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