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Globes at Greenwich : a catalogue of the globes and armillary spheres in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich / Elly Dekker ; with contributions from Silke Ackermann [and others] ; edited by Kristen Lippincott, Pieter van der Merwe, and Maria Blyzinsky.
Dekker, Elly.Date: 1999- Books
Globesity : a planet out of control? / Francis Delpeuch [and others].
Date: 2009- Books
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Syllabus of a course of lectures, on natural and experimental philosophy. Viz. Astronomy, Use of the Globes, Pneumatics, Electricity, Magnetism, Chymistry, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Engineering Fortification Optics, &c. By A. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: 1771- Books
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Syllabus of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, Viz. Astronomy, Use of the Globes, Pneumatics, Electricity, Magnetism, Chemistry, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Engineering, Fortification, Optics, &c. by A. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: 1772- Books
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Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics: with The Use of the Globes, The Art of Dialing, and The Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses. By James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics. With The use of the Globes, The Art of Dialing, and The Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: 1799- Books
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Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics. With The use of the Globes, The Art of dialing, and The Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy. Viz. Astronomy, Use of the Globes, Pneumatics, Electricity, Magnetism, Chymistry, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Engineering, Fortification, Optics, &c. By A. Walker, Teacher of the Belles Lettres in Manchester.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy. Viz. Astronomy, Use of the Globes, Pneumatics, Electricity, Magnetism, Chemistry, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Engineering, Fortification, Optics, &c. Second edition. By A. Walker, Teacher of the Belles Lettres in Manchester.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1771?]- Books
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Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics. With The use of the Globes, The art of dialing, and The Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- 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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A supplement to Mr. Ferguson's book of lectures on Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics. With The Use of the Globes, and The Art of Dialling. Containing Thirteen Copper-Plates, with Descriptions, of the Machinery which he has added to his Apparatus, since that Book was printed.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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The description and use of both the globes, the armillary sphere, and orrery, exemplified in a large variety of problems in astronomy, geography, dialling, &c. Carefully selected from the late Messrs. Martin, Ferguson, and other Eminent Men, that have wrote on those Subjects. Also, A New Construction of the Hour Circle on the Globes, and Semi-Circle of Illumination or Solar Horizon, and other Improvements on the Globes and Orrery. To which is added, A Short Account of the Solar System, By G. Wright. The whole illustrated by a variety of copper plate figures.
Wright, Gabriel.Date: [1783]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures in natural and experimental philosophy. Viz. 1. Properties of matter, 2. Mechanics, 3. Chemistry, 4 & 5. Pneumatics, 6. Hydrostatics, 7. Electricity, 8. Electricity, 9. Optics, 10. Use Of The Globes, 11 & 12. Astronomy, &c. By A. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1799?]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures in natural and experimental philosophy, viz. 1. Properties of matter, 2. Mechanics, 3. Chemistry, 4 & 5. Pneumatics, 6. Hydrostatics, 7. Electricity, 8. Electricity, 9. Optics, 10. Use of the Globes, 11 & 12. Astronomy, &c. By A. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1798?]- Books
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An appendix to The description and use of the globes. Containing, I. Animadversions upon the Structure, Apparatus, &c. of a Set of New Globes lately published; as also on the Book of their Uses. II. A New Construction of Orreries, with the great Variety of Phaenomena they represent, and the extreme Degree of Exactness at a small Expence. III. Mr. Graham's New Instrument for finding the Latitude at Sea by two Observations on the Altitude of the Sun or Stars. IV. The Use of the Globe in finding the true Distance of the Moon from the Sun or a Star, by the observed Distance. V. The Rationale of correcting the Places of the Stars on the Celectial Globe when necessary. VI. The Principles of the ancient Canicular Astronomy explained by Theory and Calculations. Vii. An Abstract of Mr. Hornsby's Account of the ensuing Transit of Venus; with Directions subjoined for making a Helioscope to view the Phases to the best Advantage. Viii. Postscript to the Reviewers Remarks. The Whole illustrated by a large Copper-Plate. By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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The description and use of both the globes, the armillary sphere, and orrery, exemplified in a large variety of problems in astronomy, geography, dialling, &c. Carefully selected from the late Messrs. Martin, Ferguson, and other Eminent Men, that have wrote on those Subjects. Also, a New Construction of the Hour Circle on the Globes, and Semi-Circle of Illumination or Solar Horizon, and other Improvements on the Globes and Orrery. To which is added, a Short Account of the Solar System, By G. Wright. The whole illustrated by a variety of copper plate figures.
Wright, Gabriel.Date: [1783?]- Books
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A new and complete description of the terrestrial and celestial globes, with their several uses. In eight parts. Containing I. Definitions of the several Parts of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, both real and imaginary, with their several Uses. II. A short but comprehensive System of the Geography of the Terrestrial Globe. III. The Use of the Terrestrial Globe, exemplified or illustrated in Sixty-Eight Problems, with very easy Directions for working them. IV. The Construction of the Analemma, with its Use on the Terrestrial Globe, in Seven Problems. V. A further Use of the Terrestrial Globe, exemplified in Forty-Five Theorems, with their Explications. VI. A Continuation of the Use of the Terrestrial Globe, exemplified in Fifty-Six Paradoxes, with their Solutions; distinguished into Geographical, Philosophical, and Astronomical. Vii. The Use of the Celestial Globe, exemplified in Twenty-Six Problems, with very easy Directions to obtain their Solutions, to which is prefixed a short Account of the Copernican System, and a short Explanation of the latter Part of Parker's Ephemeris. Viii. A Continuation of the Use of the Celestial Globe, exemplified in Twelve Nautical Problems, for finding the Latitude at Sea; with the like easy Solutions. To which is annexed, an appendix, concerning the nature and use of the orrery, Or Planetarium. The Whole, interspersed with useful and instructive Notes, is designed and adapted for the Use of Schools, in Great-Britain and Ireland; and in the British Colonies and Plantations abroad. By Thomas Dilworth, Schoolmaster in Wapping; Author of the New Guide to the English Tongue, Schoolmasters Assistant, &c. &c.
Dilworth, Thomas, -1780.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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A treatise describing the construction, and explaining the use of new celestial and terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, the phoenomena of the earth and heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical Problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty. and the Use of the Globes is farther shewn in the Explanation of Spherical Triangles.
Adams, George, 1709-1772.Date: M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, viz. 1. Magnetism, 2. Mechanics, 3. Chemistry, 4 & 5. Pnumatics, 6. Hydrostatics, 7. Electricity, 8. Fortification, 9. Optics, 10. Use of the Globes, &c. 11 & 12. Astronomy. By A. Walker, M.D.S. Lecturer on Philosophy to His Royal Highness the Duke of Glocester; Eton and Winchester Colleges, &c.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1790?]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, viz. 1. Magnetism, 2. Mechanics, 3. Chemistry, 4 & 5. Pneumatics, 6. Hydrostatics, 7. Electricity, 8. Electricity, 9. Optics, 10. Use of the Globes, &c. 11 and 12. Astronomy. Seventh edition. By A. Walker, Member of the Dublin Society; Lecturer on Philosophy to His Royal Highness the Duke of Glocester; Eton and Winchester Colleges, &c.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1795?]- Books
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An introduction to geography, astronomy, and dialling: containing the most useful elements of the said sciences, adapted to the meanest capacity, by the description and uses of the terrestrial and coelestial globes: with an introduction to chronology. The second edition. In which, besides many other great Additions, are about Twenty Paradoxes belonging to the Globes, intirely New. As also, The Construction and Uses of Refracting and Reflecting Telescopes, &c. By George Gordon.
Gordon, George, active 1719-1726.Date: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Books
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Companion to The planispherical planetarium: to which is prefixed an Elementary Introduction to the Sciences of Astronomy and Geography: In a concise and comprehensive Treatise on the Solar System. Forming a Preparatory Assistant to the Study of the Globes. Adapted to the Abilities and designed for the Instruction of Youth.
Watson, F. B.Date: 1797- Books
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The grammarian's geography and astronomy ancient and modern, exemplified in the use of the globes terraqueous and cælestial. In which all the Terms of Art, Parts of the Globes, and Problems thereon to be performed, with the Use of Maps, are so plainly and methodically consider'd and treated of, as scarce ever to be forgot when once taught and shown by the diligent Tutor. In two parts. Particularly adapted to the Capacities of young Gentlemen studying the Classicks; as well as, useful and entertaining to all others, who; not having had Opportunity of acquainting themselves with Mathematical Calculations, are yet desirous of some Knowledge of the Earth and Heavens. The geographical part comprehending the ancient and modern names, Situation, Government, Religion, Bounds, Dimensions, Length; and Breadth of most Places in the World; including Land and Water, namely, Continents, Islands, Peninsulas, Isthmus's, Promontories, Capes, Coasts, Mountains, with Oceans, Seas, Lakes, Straits, Gulfs, Rivers, and Countries, Kingdoms, Cities, and Towns; with the Latitude and Longitude of the most principal Parts, and their Bearing and Distance from London; in View of the Latin and Greek Classicks, Homer, Virgil, Herodotus, Justin; Xenophon, Caesar, Plutarch, Livy, Thucidydes, Sallust, Dionysius Periegetes, Pausanias, Josephus, Eusebius, Silius Italicus, Lucan, Florus, Nepos, Eutropius, Quintus Curtius, and the rest: With the Adventures, Voyages, and Travels of Ulysses, Aeneas, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, our Saviour Jesus Christ, St. Paul, the rest of the Apostles, and many others in both sacred and profane History. The astronomical part containing a description of the laws, Order, Number, Names, Distances, Magnitudes, Motions, and Appearances of the Heavenly Bodies, Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets, with the Problems belonging thereto; an Account of the several Systems of the Universe, and a Defence of the true Solar One; the History of the Rise, Progress and present Perfection of Astronomy; the Classical Stories relating to the Planets Signs and Constellations delineated on the Celestial Globe. With a Dramatick Epilogue called Caelum Reformatum. The Whole illustrated with necessary Maps and Schemes neatly engraved on Copper. By John Holmes, Master of the Publick Grammar School, in Holt, Norfolk.
Holmes, John, 1703-1759.Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
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Practical navigation; or an introduction to the whole art, containing the doctrine of plain and spherical triangles. Plain, Mercator, great circle sailing; and Astronomical Problems. The Use of divers Instruments; as also of the Plain Chart, Mercator's Chart, and both Globes. Sundry Useful Tables in Navigation: and a table of 10000 logarithms, and of the Logarithm Sines, Tangents, and Secants. By John Seller, Hydrographer to the King.
Seller, John, active 1658-1698.Date: MDCCXL [1711]