An essay towards a history of the principal comets that have appeared since the year 1742. Including a particular Detail of the Return of the famous Comet of 1682 in 1759, according to the Calculation and Prediction of Dr. Halley. Compiled from the Observations of the most eminent Astronomers of this Century. With Remarks and Reflections upon the Present Comet. To which is prefixed. A Letter upon Comets, Addressed To the Marchioness DU Chatelet, By the late M. DE Maupertuis. With a short Account of the Life of that celebrated Astronomer and Mathematician.

People / Organizations

• Charles Burney (Author)

Imprint

Glasgow: printed for Robert Urie, MDCCLXX. [1770]

Publication year

1770-1770

ESTC No.

T66518

Grub Street ID

291268

Description

[4],112p. ; 12⁰

Note

Anonymous. By Charles Burney.

With a half-title.