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Observationes Astronomicae Ab Anno 1717 Ad Annum 1752 Pekini Sinarum Factae, Volume 1, presents a detailed record of astronomical observations conducted in Peking, China, from 1717 to 1752. Authored by Augustin Hallerstein and Maximilian Hell, this volume offers invaluable insights into the astronomical knowledge and practices of the time. The observations, meticulously documented, provide a unique window into the scientific exchanges between Europe and China during the 18th century. This historical text is essential for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of astronomy, the history of science, and the cultural interactions between the East and West. The detailed records offer a rich resource for understanding the state of astronomical science in China and its connections to European advancements. Its enduring appeal lies in its contribution to the broader understanding of scientific progress during a period of significant global exchange. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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