MATHEMATICS
Calculation of Eclipses.
Problem.
To find out the number of Eclipses there are
in any year, and in what Months and
Days they happen.
Example.
It is required to find the numbers of Eclipses in
the year 1796 and what days they happen.
March, 1795 20d=2h=51'=8"
One lunat is 29d=19h=44'=3"
10
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295=7=20=30
20=2=51=8
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315=10=11=38
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Jan.-9th new) 9=10=11=38