#ljs 188

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LJS 188 - Ynstruction of the ephimeredes

Do you want to study the sky? This manuscript features instructions in 22 chapters for the use of ephemerides, a.k.a. astronomical tables that give the positions of planets, the sun, and the moon. It includes tables for the latitude of the moon, hourly motion of planets, duration of lunar eclipses, and lunar motion. It was written in England around 1540 CE.

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LJS 188 Ynstruction of the ephimeredes

This manuscript contains instructions in 22 chapters for the use of ephemerides, astronomical tables giving the positions of planets, the sun, and the moon. Includes tables for the latitude of the moon, hourly motion of planets, duration of lunar eclipses, and lunar motion. A table for the risings and settings of fixed stars is "rectyfyed to the yere of our Lorde 1540 complete."

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LJS 188 Ynstruction of the ephimeredes. Written in England, ca. 1540.

Instructions for the use of ephemerides, astronomical tables giving the positions of planets, the sun, and the moon. Includes tables for the latitude of the moon, hourly motion of planets, duration of lunar eclipses, and lunar motion. A table for the risings and settings of fixed stars is "rectyfyed to the yere of our Lorde 1540 complete." This page has a chart and a decorated initial T. 

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