Lunar and horary tables . for new and concise methods of performing the calculations necessary for ascertaining the longitude by lunar observations, or chronometers; with an appendix, containing directions for acquiring a knowledge of the principal fixed stars. By David Thomson, inventor of the longitude scale.
David Thomson
Category
Books
Date
1833
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3095196
Summary
Bibliographic description
iv,[2],57,[1];217;20;4p. . 4to.. Quarter-bound brow cloth, with grey paper over boards; printed spine label: 'Thomson's lunar and horary tables'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
David Thomson