| Practical and Spherical Astronomy - For the Use Chiefly of Students in the Universities Contributor(s): Main, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 140869168X ISBN-13: 9781408691687 Publisher: Brownell Press OUR PRICE: $31.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.18 lbs) 426 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This antiquarian book contains a thorough guide to practical and spherical astronomy, originally designed for the use of students in universities. This comprehensive treatise contains a wealth of information on the subject of astronomy, written in clear, concise language and including a plethora of helpful diagrams and equations. Although old, this text will be of considerable value to those with an interest in astronomy and its development, and will make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Systems of Spherical Co-ordinates; Apparent Diurnal Motion; Equator and Ecliptic - Right Ascension and Declination - Longitude and Latitude - Obliquity of the Ecliptic; Horizon and Meridian; Latitude of the Place of Observation, et cetera. This text was first published in 1863, and is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of astronomy. |