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De Antlia Pneumatica ..., 1681

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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

Creator

Physical Description

1

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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