A representation of some of the different shapes in which comets and their tails have appeared

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2065189

Description

Title
A representation of some of the different shapes in which comets and their tails have appeared
Contributor
Gent, G. T
Extent
1 plate
32 x 21 cm. folded to 11.5 x 21 cm.
b&w illustration
Extent of Digitization
This object has been partially digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
QE533 D56
Collection Title
A compendious view of the astronomy of comets. : Containing likewise an accurate calculation, in the curve of an of an ellipsis, of that whose appearance is shortly expected. / Written in Latin by Edmund Halley .
Collection / Other Creator
Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742
Collection Note
Bound with three other titles.

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Engravings
Frontispieces (Illustrations)
Subject (Name)
Gent, G. T
Subject (Topic)
Astronomy --Early works to 1800
Comets

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Identifiers

Orbis Record
1169310
Object ID (OID)
2065189

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