Tychonis Brahe Astronomiae instauratae mechanica, including:
- Fol. 3v. A dedication of the following printed work to Marino Grimani, doge of Venice, signed 'Tycho Brahe manu propria': a similar epilogue is on fol. 48v.
- Fol. 4. 'Tychonis Brahe Astronomiæ instauratæ Mechanica. Wandesburgi, anno CIC . IC . IIC.' = 1598, a printed work, here coloured by hand in the margins, illustrations, capitals, etc. On fol. 4v is sir Henry Wotton's autograph record of the donation of the volume to the University Library, Aug. 13, 1633. Convocation returned him thanks for this volume and for no. 3495 on Sept. 1, 1633.
- Fol. 49. 'Tychonis Brahe Stellarum octavi orbis inerrantium accurata restitutio. Wandesburgi. Anno CIC . IC . IIC.', a set of astronomical tables for fixed Stars, with a preface to Rudolph II, emperor of Austria.
- At fol. 76 is an inserted paper bearing an autograph (?) declaration of Nicolaus Kratzer that he erected a sun-dial in the churchyard of St. Mary the Virgin at Oxford, 1520.
Dates
- Creation: Chiefly written A.D. 1598 by Tycho Brahe
Extent
78 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Arch. Bodl. D. 32, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
Arch. Bodl. D. 32
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18147
Abstract
Tychonis Brahe Astronomiae instauratae mechanica
Biographical / Historical
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) was a Danish nobleman, astronomer, and writer.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 2783s
Custodial History
Manuscript 1370 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by sir H. Wotton on Aug. 13, 1633, see art. 2 above.
Physical Facet
On paper, binding, green satin with gold ornament and gilt edges, Italian work of about 1598, by 'Μ. H.' (?), worn
Dimensions
13 5/8 × 10 in.
Topical
- Title
- Tychonis Brahe Astronomiae instauratae mechanica
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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