Solar System

This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services

  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 77/11
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1781
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Engraving of the Solar System, showing orbits of the six then-known planets, their relative size, appearance through a telescope. Also includes an impression of the surface of the Moon, information on eclipses and comets, aspects of the Jovian and Saturn Satellite systems. Engraved for the Town and Country Almanack, 1781 NB Item is missing

Access Information

Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Kenneth Baxter, April 2012

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Accruals

Not expected

Additional Information

Published