The use of the mathematical instrument, called a quadrant with which plainly and easily to know the exact height and distance of any steeple, Tree, or House, &c. Also to know the Hour of the Day by it; the Height of the Sun, Moon, or Stars; and to know the Time of the Sun-Rising and Setting; and the Length of every Day in the Year: The Place of the Sun in the Ecliptick, the Azimuth, Right Ascension, and Declination of the Sun; with many other necessary and delightful Conclusions. Perform'd very readily. As also the Use of a Nocturnal; whereby you may learn to know the Stars in Heaven, and the Hour of the Night by them. With many other delightful Operations
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard
1717, 1717
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| Edition: | The seventh edition, wherein the mistakes in the former are corrected |
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T69369. - Reproduction of original from British Library |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (47,[1]p) ill 8° |