Eclipses luminarium; summa fide et accurata diligentia supputatae, ac figuris coloribusque suis artificiose depictae, quarum rationes ab anno domini currente 1554, usque ad annum domini 1600... (DS10520) (Q45662)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Harvard University (990095530080203941, MS Typ 116, https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990095530080203941/catalog)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Eclipses luminarium; summa fide et accurata diligentia supputatae, ac figuris coloribusque suis artificiose depictae, quarum rationes ab anno domini currente 1554, usque ad annum domini 1600... (DS10520) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Harvard University (990095530080203941, MS Typ 116, https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990095530080203941/catalog) |
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Eclipses luminarium; summa fide et accurata diligentia supputatae, ac figuris coloribusque suis artificiose depictae, quarum rationes ab anno domini currente 1554, usque ad annum domini 1600 completum se extendunt, & ad Meridianum Neuburgi Danubiani referuntur
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Leowitz, Cyprian, 1524-1574
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Drawings--Germany--16th century
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Manuscripts, Renaissance--Germany--1550-1600
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1554?
16. century
1554Gregorian
1554Gregorian
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Extent: 1 v. (68 leaves) ; 45 cm.
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The text is written on the versos in Latin in an italic script, above a German translation in German cursive script.
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On the rectos there are 61 diagrams in color showing the positions of the moon (or sun) before, during and after an eclipse. There are 7 other watercolor drawings showing scenes during eclipses.
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The ms. is similar to but not the same as the printed edition (Augsburg 1556).
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The title page has parallel titles in Latin and German. It contains a dedication to Duke Otto Heinrich of Bavaria. The date 1554 follows if this ms. is itself the presentation copy.
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Bound in 18th-century half mottled calf and marbled paper.
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In a tray case, 47 cm.
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Bequest of Philip Hofer, 1984.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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