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The phœnix, an essay. Being an attempt to prove from history and astronomical calculations, that the comet, which, by its approximation to our earth, occasioned the change made at the fall and at the deluge, is the real phœnix of the ancients. By John Goodridge.
Goodridge, John, 1764-1786.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]
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Astronomiæ cometicæ synopsis, autore Edmundo Halleio apud Oxonienses geometriæ professore saviliano.
Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742.Date: 1705]
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An essay on comets, in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phaenomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon the philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habituations; notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets. By Andrew Oliver, Jun. Esq. [Four lines from Pope]
Oliver, A. (Andrew), 1731-1799.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]
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Description of a method of taking the differences of right ascension and declination. With the reticular rhomboide of Dr. Bradley. Without placing the instrument in the plane of the Equator. By H. E.
Englefield, Henry, Sir, 1752-1822.Date: [1794?]
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Some new thoughts founded upon new principles, concerning a threefold motion of the earth. The rectification of the Kallender. The flowing and ebbing of the sea. The nature of the magnet. The variation of the compass. The cause of sea currents, and trade winds. The various motions of all the cœlestial orbs. The finding out the true place of the moon. And facilitating the discovery of the longitude. Not before thought of, or not offer'd to the World in this Manner. Most Humbly propos'd, and offer'd to the Consideration of the Learned and Ingenious, as Subjects of further Contemplation and Improvement. But in a more particular Manner to the Honourable, the Learned, and Ingenious Gentlemen of the Royal Society. By B. H. J.
Jackson, Benjamin Habakkuk.Date: M.DCC.XIV. [1714]
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Philosophical essays on the following subjects: I. On the ascent of vapours, the Formation of Clouds, Rain and Dew, and on several other Phoenomena of Air and Water. II. Observations and conjectures on the nature of the aurora borealis, and the Tails of Comets. III. On the principles of mechanicks. By Hugh Hamilton, D.D. F.R.S. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Dublin.
Hamilton, Hugh, 1729-1805.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]
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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, by way of introduction, a letter upon comets. Addressed to a lady, by the late M. de Maupertuis. Written in the year 1742
Burney, Charles, 1726-1814.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]
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An account of the remarkable comet, whose appearance is expected at the end of this present year 1757, or at the begining of 1758: with the dreadful effects that may probably happen by its near approach to the earth's orbit. Likewise observations on the other two remarkable Comets, which are expected to appear in the Years 1789, 2255. The whole illustrated with Reflections on the General Conflagration, &c. &c.
Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLVII. [1757]
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The comet: or, meteor of mirth. Consisting of Entire new Toasts, Sentiments, Hob-Nobs, Boozing Similes, High Thoughts, and Fashionable Ideas. To which is added, The Buck's Grammar, or, rudiments of libertinism.
Oddthought, Oliver.Date: 1772
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Tractatus quidam logici de prædicabilibus, et prædicamentis ab eruditissimo viro Eduardo Brerewood, Artium Magistro, è Collegio Ænei-Nasi, olim conscripti: nunc verò ab erroribus (qui frequenti transcriptione irrepserant) vindicati ... & in lucem editi: per T.S.
Brerewood, Edward, 1565?-1613Date: M.DC.XXXI. [1631]
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A dissertation on comets. Extracted from the writings of the most eminent modern astronomers and philosophers. In a Letter to a Reverend Professor. To which is prefixed, the theory of a comet, by Sir Isaac Newton.
Date: [1740?]
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Advertisement of the expected return of the comet of 1532 and 1661 in the year 1788. By the Rev. Nevil Maskelyne, D. D. F. R. S. And Astronomer Royal. Read at the Royal Society, June 29, 1786.
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732-1811.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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An essay towards the 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 by way of introduction a letter upon comets, addressed to a lady by the late M. de Maupertuis. Written in the year 1742.
Burney, Charles, 1726-1814.Date: 1769
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Idea trigonometriae demonstratae : (in usum juventutis Oxoniensis) Item praelectio de cometis. Et inquisitio in Bullialdi Astronomiae philolaicae fundamenta / Authore Setho Wardo.
Ward, Seth, 1617-1689.Date: 1654
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Tractatus quidam logici de prædicabilibus, et prædicamentis ab eruditissimo Eduardo Brerewood, Artium Magistro, è Collegio Ænei-Nasi, olim conscripti: nunc verò ab erroribus (qui frequenti transcriptione irrepserant) vindicati ... & in lucem editi: per T.S.
Brerewood, Edward, 1565?-1613Date: M.DC.XXXVII. [1637]
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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.
Burney, Charles, 1726-1814.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]
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The astronomy of comets. In two parts. Part I. Containing a physical account of the solar system; the whole Theory of Comets, with the Rationale, or Physical Causes of these Phoenomena, from the earliest Ages to the present Time. Part II. Containing the practical methods of calculation. First, by the Properties of the Parabola without Tables; and secondly, by Tables prefixed to the Work, with the Construction of the Tables, whereby the Place and Distance of Comet from the Earth, together with its Latitude and Longitude in the Ecliptic, may, for any Time, be known, by any one who has but a common Skill in Plane Trigonometry. The whole Process of Calculation exemplified in the Comet which is expected to make its Appearance in the Year 1789. By Blyth Hancock, Teacher of the Mathematics.
Hancock, Blyth, 1721 or 1722-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]
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Idea trigonometriae demonstratæ (in usum juventutus Oxoniensis) : item prælectio De cometis et Inquisitio in Bullialdi Astronomiæ philolaicæ fundamenta / authore Setho Wardo.
Ward, Seth, 1617-1689Date: 1654
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Some new enquiries relating to the following curious subjects. Viz. A threefold motion of the earth. ... To which is added an appendix containing an enquiry into the nature of comets ; ... By W. Wall, ...
Jackson, Benjamin Habakkuk.Date: [1718?]
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The dangerous condition of the United provinces prognosticated : and plainly demonstrated, by Mr. William Lilly, in his observations of that comet which appeared in the year of our Lord, 1652. And published in his annual predictions in the year 1654, &c. Together with some hints, and touches, of the most inhumane and unparaleld crueltyes committed by the Dutch upon our English-men at Amboyna, Polaroone, and Lantore in the East-Indies. With several proofs of their insolencies, ambition, and avarice. Written for the satisfaction and incouragement of all such as have not already been convinst of their perfidious dealings. With allowance.
Lilly, William, 1602-1681Date: 1672
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Philosophical essays on the following subjects. I. On the principles of mechanics. II. On the ascent of vapours, the Formation of Clouds, Rain and Dew, and on several other Phaenomena of Air and Water. III. Observations and conjectures on the nature of the aurora borealis, and the Tails of Comets. By Hugh Hamilton, D. D. F. R. S. Professor of Philosophy in the University of Dublin.
Hamilton, Hugh, 1729-1805.Date: M.DCC.LXVI. [1766]
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A popular lecture on the astronomy and philosophy of comets. In which the opinions of the antients, and the discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton, relative to those bodies, are introduced and explained. By Samuel Dunn, Master of an Academy at Chelsea. Read to some of the Author's Pupils, unacquainted with the more intricate Parts of speculative Mathematics.
Dunn, Samuel, -1794.Date: M,DCC,LIX. [1759]
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A Dissertation on comets. Proving that the vulgar, and long-received notion, that they either cause or foreshew public calamities, is unphilosophical, absurd, and irreligious. Being the substance of the celebrated Mr Bayle's reflections on that subject, occasioned by the great comet in 1680, and revived with a view to that which has lately appeared. In a letter to a reverend professor. To which is prefixed, the theory of a comet, as given by Sir Isaac Newton and his followers.
Date: [1750?]
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Good and joyful news for England: or, The prophecy of the renowned Michael Nostradamus : that Charles the II. of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the faith, &c. shall have a son of his own body lawfully begotten, that shall succeed him in the imperial throne of Great Britain, and all other his dominions; and reign long after his father, most fortunately and well beloved. As it was taken out of the translations of Dr. Theo. Garencieres, M.D. Col. Lond. Printed 1672. in fol. With observations concerning the present blazing-comet. By J.B. Philalelos, a true and faithful Protestant, of the first and best rate and rank.
J. B., Philalelos.Date: 1681
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A dissertation on comets, extracted from the writings of the most eminent modern astronomers and philosophers. In a letter to a reverend professor. To which is prefixed the theory of a comet / by [according to the sentiments of] Sir Isaac Newton [and other ... astronomers].
Date: [between 1700 and 1799]