MPG.eBooks - Search Results - "Astronomical Instruments / Early Works To 1800"

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A proposal for measuring the attraction of some hill in this Kingdom by astronomical observations : By the Rev. Nevil Maskelyne, B. D. F. R. S. and Astronomer Royal. Read at the Ro...

by Maskelyne, Nevil
Published 1776

Subjects: “...Astronomical instruments / Early works to 1800...”

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Description des octants et sextants anglois, ou quarts de cercle a reflection, avec la maniere de se servir de ces instrumens, pour prendre toutes sortes de Distances angulaires, t...

by Magalhāes, Joāo Jacinto de
Published 1775

chez Valade, Libraire, rue Saint-Jacques, vis-à-vis celle des Mathurins. & à Londres, chez Elmsley, Libraire, dans le Strand, vis-à-vis Southampton Street. M.DCC.LXXV. Avec Approbation, et Privilege du Roi

Subjects: “...Astronomical instruments / Early works to 1800...”

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The description and use of a new astronomical instrument : for taking altitudes of the sun and stars at sea, without an horizon; together with an easy and sure method of observing...

by Ward, William
Published 1735

printed for G. Strahan, W. Meadows, and J. Clarke, in Cornhill; C. Rivington, W. Innys and R. Manby, in St Paul's Church-Yard; J. Mann, Optician, at the Archimedes, and J. Senex, against St Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street; C. Ward and R. Chandler, between the Temple-Gates, and at their Shop in Scarborough; J. Robinson, next the One Tun Tavern, and T. Heath, Mathematical Instrument-Maker, next the Fountain Tavern in the Strand; R. Williamson near Gray's-Inn Gate; and J. Stagg in Westminster-Hall

Subjects: “...Astronomical instruments / Early works to 1800...”

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Proposals for publishing by subscription, a globe of the moon : by John Russell, R.A

by Russell, John
Published 1797

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Short, but plain and easy, directions for the use of Hadley's quadrant : In which care is taken not to encumber it with more than is necessary, or needless encomiums, but to render...

Published 1755

Printed for B. Cole, mathematical, philosophical and optical instrument-maker, at the Orrery and Hadley's quadrant, in Fleet-street, (late Mr. Thomas Wright's) instrument-maker to His Late Majesty

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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A description of an accurate and simple method of adjusting Hadley's quadrant for the back observation. By Mr. Robert Blair. Published by order of the Committee of Longitude

by Blair, Robert
Published 1788

Peter Elmsly

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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Instructions for the use of Hadley's quadrant : containing, the principles on which that admirable instrument is constructed, with a description and use of the Nonius divisions. As...

by Adams, George
Published 1789

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Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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Directions for using the new improved Hadley's quadrant : with the new method of adjusting the glasses for the back observation. By his Majesty's Royal Patent. Made by P. and J. Do...

Published 1772

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The description and use of a portable instrument, vulgarly known by the name of Gunter's quadrant : By which is perform'd most propositions in astronomy; ... To which is added, the...

by Leybourn, William
Published 1732

printed for J. Wilcox

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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The Construction and use of the sea quadrant, commonly called Hadley's quadrant : Containing such directions, as are necessary to render the use of this noble instrument both easy...

Published 1757

Printed for F. Watkins, optician, at Charing-Cross

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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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...

by W.P
Published 1717

printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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The description and uses of Barston's new-invented universal astronomical quadrant : which appears from authentick certificates transmitted to the Right Honourable the Lords of the...

Published 1740

printed: and sold by T. Cox at the Lamb under the Royal-Exchange: and J. Turner at the Sign of the Quadrant and Dial in Hatton-Garden

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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The description and use of a portable instrument, vulgarly known by the name of Gunter's quadrant : ... To which is added, the use of Nepiar's bones ... Collected and digested ......

by Leybourn, William
Published 1721

printed for J. Wilcox

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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Astronomical dialogues between a gentleman and a lady : wherein the doctrine of the sphere, uses of the globes, And the Elements of Astronomy and Geography are explain'd, In a Plea...

by Harris, John
Published 1719

printed by T. Wood, for Benj. Cowse, at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard

Subjects: “...Astronomical instruments / Early works to 1800...”

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The description and use of the astronomical rotula : Shewing The Change and Age of the Moon, the Motions and Places of the Sun, Moon, and Nodes in the Ecliptic; with the Times and...

by Ferguson, James
Published 1775

Subjects: “...Astronomical instruments / Early works to 1800...”

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Directions for making the best composition for the metals of reflecting telescopes : Together with a description of the process for grinding, polishing, and giving the great specul...

by Mudge, John
Published 1777

printed by W. Bowyer and J. Nichols

Subjects: “...Astronomical instruments / Early works to 1800...”

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Directions for the use of Hadley's quadrant : with remarks on the construction of that instrument. With considerable corrections and additions. By the Reverend Mr. Ludlam, Late Fel...

by Ludlam, William
Published 1790

1790. Printed for Nairne, mathematical and optical instrument-makers to His Majesty, opposite the Royal - Exchange, and J. Sewell, Bookseller, Cornhill

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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Useful, easy, directions for seamen, who use Hadley's quadrant : Shewing, to the meanest capacity, how to hold the quadrant to take the Fore and the Back Observations of the Sun an...

Published 1772

printed for Richardson and Urquhart, under the Royal Exchange

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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The description and use of four several quadrants : two great ones, and two small ones. With the Use of A Diagonal-Scale and Semicircle. Each of them accommodated with Lines and Ci...

by Collins, John
Published 1750

printed for W. and J. Mount and T. Page, in Postern-Row on Tower-Hill

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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The description and use of that necessary instrument call'd, Gunter's quadrant : Whereby many propositions in Astronomy, &c. are very easily perform'd. Such as the sun's altitude a...

by Gargrave, George
Published 1745

printed by J. Lister

Subjects: “...Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) / Early works to 1800...”

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