De Antlia Pneumatica ..., 1681
Item
Identifier: Coll-33/Folio C [9]
Scope and Contents
Notes from a trip to London in May and early June of 1681. Gregory saw Boyle's pneumatic pump (an 'antlia' is a siphon) and a method of making 'leaves' with molten glass and water. One Mr Lamb discussed copper engraving with him. He saw Newton's reflecting telescope in Gresham College.
Dates
- 1681
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Physical Description
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Physical Description
genreform: manuscript
Extent
From the Fonds: 0.5 metre
Physical Description
1
Physical Description
genreform: manuscript
Processing Information
Kiki's number=67
Processing Information
Duncan Fisher16 July 2002
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George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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