Mackay, Doctor Andrew, Astronomer, c.1760-1809.

The papers consist of letters received including several from Maskelyne, 1787 to 1805, and a series, written between 1794 and 1806, by Francis Maseres (1731-1824), the mathematician. In addition, there are several papers relating to his career, a manuscript copy of 'The Theory and Practice of finding the Longitude' and several of his printed works.

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ID:	MKY
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1787-1806
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 30 cm
Parts:	Mackay, Doctor Andrew, Astronomer, c.1760-1809. Letters from Baron Maseres to Andrew Mackay, 1794-1806. (Manuscript) (MKY/1) Mathematical instruments, n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/2) Dr. Mackay's Treaties, an article on Navigation and 'Scriptores Logarathmici' (solution to Dr Halley's problem), n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/3) Biographical sketch of Dr. Mackay, n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/4) Volume concerning theory and practice of finding longtitude at sea or land with diagrams, many corrections and alterations, 1st edition, 1793. (Manuscript) (MKY/5) Volume concerning theory and practice of finding longitude at sea or land with diagrams, many corrections and alterations, 1st edition, 1793. (Manuscript) (MKY/6) Dr. Mackay's biographical papers, including certificates, testimonials, papers on the disputed Professorship election, appointment letter and letters to Mrs Mackay after 1809 (Manuscript) (MKY/7) Letters from Maskelyne, 1787-1805. (Manuscript) (MKY/8) Letters relating to Mackay's teaching activities and to his books, including testimonials to 'The Theory and Practice of Finding the Longitude', n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/9) Various papers, including a certificate of service for Mid John Selby of the RESOLUTION, a Gibraltar temperature record, an affidavit re GUTE EWARTHING and HM STEADY and a print of Mackay. (Manuscript) (MKY/10) Printed book by Andrew Mackay 'A collection of mathematical tables for use of students in universities and academies, ....' , published in 1804, plus a related letter. (Manuscript) (MKY/11)

Mackay, Doctor Andrew, Astronomer, c.1760-1809.

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