Excerpt from The Elements of Astronomy: With Methods for Determining the Longitudes, Aspects, &C. Of the Planets for Any Future Time; And an Extensive Set of Geographical and Astronomical Problems on the Globes, Designed for the Use of Schools and Junior Students
The problems to be performed by the globes, will be found particularly adapte'd to the study of that pie ing, interesting, and instructive department of edu cation; among them is the manner of solution of the problem for determining the time of diaries! Twilight, being in no other work extant: the solution of this problem has caused mathematicians much trouble, and has been the cause of acrimonious altercations among them.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in the early 19th century, introduces readers to astronomy, providing a valuable account of the state of astronomical science during a golden age of astronomical discovery. It offers a comprehensive overview of celestial bodies and their behavior. The author begins with an introduction to the solar system, describing the planets and their moons, including the Earth, its atmosphere, and weather phenomena. The author also covers more advanced topics, such as the Earth's motion around the Sun, the phases of the Moon, and eclipses. Written with clarity and enthusiasm, this illuminating text outlines key astronomical theories and concepts in a manner accessible to both seasoned stargazers and amateurs just beginning to learn about the wonders of space. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282000516_0
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