LJS 397 - [Astronomy lecture notes] Do you need help with your finals? This manuscript, writte
LJS 397 - [Astronomy lecture notes] Do you need help with your finals? This manuscript, written in Wittenberg around 1550 CE, features some student lecture notes for the second level of instruction in astronomy at the University at Wittenberg during Philipp Melanchthon’s tenure on the theology faculty there, including discussion of spherical astronomy, atmospheric refraction, conversion of degrees into miles, and the use of astronomical tables. It was written in Latin. If you want to study it, see the facsimile (or click here for additional information). -- source link
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