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A88146 Astroscopium, or Two hemispheres, containing all the northern and southern constellations projected upon the poles of the word [sic], according to the observations of Mr. Halley, which (by the help of a moveable horizon) are rendred serviceable in any latitude : the uses of which hemispheres are illustrated by variety of examples : whereunto is added, the antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictures on the coelestical globes. Lamb, Francis.; Lea, Phillip, fl. 1683-1700.; Hood, Thomas, fl. 1582-1598. 1700 (1700) Wing L205E; ESTC R42465 28,413 65

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