The description and use of both the globes the armillary sphere, and orrery, exemplified in a large variety of problems in astronomy, geography, dialling, &c. Carefully selected from the late Messrs. Martin, Ferguson, and other Eminent Men, that have wrote on those Subjects. Also, a New Construction of the Hour Circle on the Globes, and Semi-Circle of Illumination or Solar Horizon, and other Improvements on the Globes and Orrery. To which is added, a Short Account of the Solar System, By G. Wright. The whole illustrated by a variety of copper plate figures
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for and sold by (entered at Stationer's Hall.)
1783, [1783?]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T32335. - In this issue, a space has been left in the imprint for the addition of booksellers' names. - Preface dated: Nov. 30, 1783. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - With a half-title |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (viii,108p.,plates) 8° |