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The Names And Situations Of The Constellations To Which Is Added The Names Of The Principal Stars Therein As Laid Down On Cary S New Celestial Globes Also An Explanation Of The Equation Table Given On His Terrestrial Globe Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of The Names And Situations Of The Constellations To Which Is Added The Names Of The Principal Stars Therein As Laid Down On Cary S New Celestial Globes Also An Explanation Of The Equation Table Given On His Terrestrial Globe book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Author : John CARY (Geographer)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1795
Category : Constellations
ISBN : BL:A0020087595
Author : British Library (London),Jim Emmett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015082939664
Author : New Hampshire State Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015078081331
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Union catalogs
ISBN : UOM:39015082906580
Author : New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Library catalogs
ISBN : UOM:39015082911689
Author : New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015082912794
Author : John C. Barentine
Publisher : Springer
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319227955
Casual stargazers are familiar with many classical figures and asterisms composed of bright stars (e.g., Orion and the Plough), but this book reveals not just the constellations of today but those of yesteryear. The history of the human identification of constellations among the stars is explored through the stories of some influential celestial cartographers whose works determined whether new inventions survived. The history of how the modern set of 88 constellations was defined by the professional astronomy community is recounted, explaining how the constellations described in the book became permanently “extinct.” Dr. Barentine addresses why some figures were tried and discarded, and also directs observers to how those figures can still be picked out on a clear night if one knows where to look. These lost constellations are described in great detail using historical references, enabling observers to rediscover them on their own surveys of the sky. Treatment of the obsolete constellations as extant features of the night sky adds a new dimension to stargazing that merges history with the accessibility and immediacy of the night sky.
Author : William Henry Smyth
Publisher : London : Blackie and son
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UOM:39015011554733
Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Geographical Sciences Committee,Committee on Support for Thinking Spatially: The Incorporation of Geographic Information Science Across the K-12 Curriculum
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309092081
Learning to Think Spatially examines how spatial thinking might be incorporated into existing standards-based instruction across the school curriculum. Spatial thinking must be recognized as a fundamental part of Kâ€"12 education and as an integrator and a facilitator for problem solving across the curriculum. With advances in computing technologies and the increasing availability of geospatial data, spatial thinking will play a significant role in the information-based economy of the twenty-first century. Using appropriately designed support systems tailored to the Kâ€"12 context, spatial thinking can be taught formally to all students. A geographic information system (GIS) offers one example of a high-technology support system that can enable students and teachers to practice and apply spatial thinking in many areas of the curriculum.
Author : Ptolemy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691002606
Ptolemy's Almagest is one of the most influential scientific works in history. A masterpiece of technical exposition, it was the basic textbook of astronomy for more than a thousand years, and still is the main source for our knowledge of ancient astronomy. This translation, based on the standard Greek text of Heiberg, makes the work accessible to English readers in an intelligible and reliable form. It contains numerous corrections derived from medieval Arabic translations and extensive footnotes that take account of the great progress in understanding the work made in this century, due to the discovery of Babylonian records and other researches. It is designed to stand by itself as an interpretation of the original, but it will also be useful as an aid to reading the Greek text.
Author : Edward Luther Stevenson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1016277059
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139456166
This work is a complete English translation of the Latin Etymologies of Isidore, Bishop of Seville (c.560–636). Isidore compiled the work between c.615 and the early 630s and it takes the form of an encyclopedia, arranged by subject matter. It contains much lore of the late classical world beginning with the Seven Liberal Arts, including Rhetoric, and touches on thousands of topics ranging from the names of God, the terminology of the Law, the technologies of fabrics, ships and agriculture to the names of cities and rivers, the theatrical arts, and cooking utensils. Isidore provides etymologies for most of the terms he explains, finding in the causes of words the underlying key to their meaning. This book offers a highly readable translation of the twenty books of the Etymologies, one of the most widely known texts for a thousand years from Isidore's time.
Author : Donald W. Olson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461484035
For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863? For each literary reference to astronomy, it was determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel “Frankenstein?” These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.
Author : Alexander Kluge,Oskar Negt
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781784782412
The “public sphere” is a key concept in political discourse, designating a space for political action. But is this a single authoritative and universal space in which various positions compete for recognition, or does it consist of multiple local spaces spread over diverse collectivities? In Kluge and Negt’s groundbreaking book they examine the material conditions of experience in an arena that had previously figured only as an abstract term: the media of mass and consumer culture. With a new, up-to-date introduction from Alexander Kluge.
Author : Helaine Selin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401141796
Astronomy Across Cultures: A History of Non-Western Astronomy consists of essays dealing with the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the United States and Europe. In addition to articles surveying Islamic, Chinese, Native American, Aboriginal Australian, Polynesian, Egyptian and Tibetan astronomy, among others, the book includes essays on Sky Tales and Why We Tell Them and Astronomy and Prehistory, and Astronomy and Astrology. The essays address the connections between science and culture and relate astronomical practices to the cultures which produced them. Each essay is well illustrated and contains an extensive bibliography. Because the geographic range is global, the book fills a gap in both the history of science and in cultural studies. It should find a place on the bookshelves of advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars, as well as in libraries serving those groups.
