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Celestial globes - Early works to 1800
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The description and vse of the sphaere· : Deuided into three principall parts. Whereof the first intreateth especially of the circles of the vppermost moueable sphære, and of the manifold vses of euery one of them seuerally. The second sheweth the plentifull vse of the vppermost sphære, and of the circles thereof joyntly. The third contayneth the description of the orbes whereof the sphæres of the sunne and moone haue been supposed to bee made, with their motions and vses. By Edvvard Wright. The contents of each part are more particularly set downe in the table.
Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615Date: 1627- Books
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The description and use of the globes, and the orrery. To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system. By Joseph Harris, Teacher Of The Mathematics.
Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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Description of an improvement in the application of the quadrant of altitude to a celestial globe, for the resolution of problems dependant on azimuth and altitude. By Mr. John Smeaton, F. R. S. From the Philosophical transactions.
Smeaton, John, 1724-1792.Date: 1789]- Books
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A supplement to all former treatises on the use of the globes, render'd necessary from the late improvements exhibited to the public on Mr. Neale's patent globes. In two parts. Part I. Introductory: Containing the Description and Uses of the several Circles and Points on the Globes, intended for the Instruction and Benefit of young Beginners. Part II. Supplemental: Wherein the superior Excellency and Utility of these Globes are exemplified, in the Solution of above one hundred curious Problems in those noble Sciences, Astronomy, Geography, and Navigation: in so plain and intelligible a Manner, that such, who were before Strangers to the Nature and Cause of the Phoenomena resulting from the Motions of the Heavenly Bodies, may with great Ease obtain a competent Knowledge thereof. By Edward Moore, Teacher of Geography and Navigation, in Deptford.
Moore, Edward, of Deptford.Date: M.DCC.LI. [1751]- Books
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The use of the ge-organon and improved analemma, or substitutes for the terrestrial and celestial globe. Invented by B. Donne, Teacher of the Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, at Bristol. Price of the Ge-Organon in Sheets 6s. 6d.; but if fitted up with moveable Hour Circles, &c. 10s.Of the Analemma 3s. 6d. and of this Pamphlet 1s.
Donne, Benjamin, 1729-1798.Date: [1787]