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Lecture 11
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) note various astronomical systems including the Ptolemaic and Copernican as well as Kepler's, Newton's, and Descartes' theories on planetary motion. The file ...
Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps.
Lecture 13 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline a lecture on astronomy. He discusses the various planets and their motion as well as their various measurements (diameter, distance from the sun). The file consists of nineteen ...
Lecture 10 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) focus on astronomy. He mentions the moon and tides as well as eclipses. The file consists of four pages of notes.
Lecture 8
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss electricity and lightning. The file consists of six pages of notes.
Lecture 7
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with electricity and electrical machines. The file consists of five pages of notes.
Longitude by the Chronometer and Moon - Journal through China
(2009-08-20)
This journal, dated 1793-1794, contains Dinwiddie's observations about Chinese culture and also includes his notes regarding experiments he conducted with longitude by Chronometer. This file consists of one journal, 408 pages.
Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between June 21, 1810 and April 22, 1811 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including metals and electrochemistry. This file consists of one notebook ...
Vision
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie examines vision. Dinwiddie describes the structures of the eye as well as the diffraction and refraction of light. This file consists of two journals that are 26 pages in length.
Orbits
(2009-07-28)
This notebook begun by James Dinwiddie on January 2, 1776 contains his observations on planetary motion. He notes observations on the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon. This file consists of ...