An Introduction To Practical Astronomy: With A Collection Of Astronomical Tables - Softcover

Loomis, Elias

Softcover

ISBN 10: 116312351X ISBN 13: 9781163123515

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

""An Introduction To Practical Astronomy: With A Collection Of Astronomical Tables"" by Elias Loomis is a comprehensive guide to the practical aspects of astronomy. The book provides an overview of the tools and techniques used in observational astronomy, including telescopes, sextants, and timekeeping devices. It also covers the basics of celestial mechanics, including the motions of the planets, stars, and galaxies. The book includes a collection of astronomical tables that can be used for calculations and observations. These tables cover topics such as the positions of the planets, the phases of the moon, and the times of sunrise and sunset. The tables are designed to be easy to use and are accompanied by clear explanations of how to use them.Throughout the book, Loomis emphasizes the practical applications of astronomy, such as navigation and timekeeping. He also provides historical context for the development of astronomical knowledge, discussing the contributions of ancient astronomers such as Ptolemy and Copernicus.Overall, ""An Introduction To Practical Astronomy: With A Collection Of Astronomical Tables"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy, from amateur stargazers to professional astronomers. It provides a solid foundation in the practical aspects of the field and includes useful tools for observation and calculation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 116312351X
• ISBN 13: 9781163123515
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 498
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