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Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London

Philosophical Transactions is the world’s first and longest-running scientific journal. It was launched in March 1665 by Henry Oldenburg (c.1619-1677), the Society’s first Secretary, who acted as publisher and editor.

ISSN (Online):2053-9223
ISSN (Print):0261-0523

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11 March 2022
I. Account of experiments made with an invariable pendulum at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, and at Port Bowen, on the eastern side of Prince Regent's Inlet.
11 March 2022
II. Observations on the diurnal variation of the magnetic needle, at the Whale Fish Islands, Davis's Strait.
11 March 2022
III. Magnetical Observations at Port Bowen, &c. A. D. 1824-25, comprehending observations on the diurnal variation and diurnal intensity of the horizontal needle; also on the Dip of the magnetic needle at Woolwich, and at different stations, within the arctic circle.
11 March 2022
IV. Abstract of the daily variation of the magnetic needle No.2
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Phil. Trans. R. Soc.6 March 1665

An introduction to this tract

    Whereas there is nothing more necessary for promoting the improvement of Philosophical Matters, than the communicating to such, as apply their studies and endeavours that way, such things as are discovered or put in practise by others; it is therefore ...Read more
    Phil. Trans. R. Soc.18 July 1676

    Ecliplis Solis anno 1675, die 23 Junni mane ft.n.observ. Gedani à Job. Hevelio

    Ut ut non omnes & singulas phases in hâs Eclisp, ab ipso initio, ob frequentissimas densissimasque nubes bic gedani observare nobis obtigerit, attamen praecipuas crescentes ex voto annotare licuit. Read more
    Phil. Trans. R. Soc.10 June 1683

    An abstract of a letter from Mr. Anthony Leewenhoeck of Delft to Mr. R. H. concerning the appearances of several woods, and their vessels.

    I am not ignorant that the present subject has been learnedly treated of, by the judicious <italic>Malpighius</italic> and Dr. <italic>N. Grew</italic>; I have ventured notwithstanding to represent the Vessels in Wood after such manner as they offer'd ...Read more
    Phil. Trans. R. Soc.31 December 1817

    XXIII. Farther observations on the feet of animals whose progressive motion can be carried on against gravity

    Since my observations on the foot of the lacerta gecko and fly were laid before the Society, Mr. Bauer, of Kew, has made drawings of the feet of both these animals; in the hands of an artist who has attained such excellence in the correct representation ...Read more

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    Philosophical Transactions

    Philosophical Transactions is the world’s first and longest-running scientific journal. It was launched in March 1665 by Henry Oldenburg (c.1619-1677), the Society’s first Secretary, who acted as publisher and editor. Oldenburg spun his wide-ranging network of European natural-philosophical contacts, the activity of the Royal Society, and his skills as a linguist and scientific editor into a new form of print intended to promote the enterprise of early modern science and perhaps make some money on the side. The journal appeared monthly, selling for one shilling.

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