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Astronomical and geographical essays: containing, I. A comprehensive view of the general principles of astronomy. II. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes, Exemplified in a Variety of Problems, which are designed to illustrate the Phaenomena of the Earth and Heavens, in the most easy and natural Manner. III. The description and use of the armillary sphere, planetarium, tellurian, and lunarium. IV. An introduction to practica astronomy; Or, the Use of the Quadrant and Equatorial. By George Adams, Mathematical-Instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to his Royal Highness the prince of wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The vvhole art of navigation in five books ... / by Captain Daniel New-House.
Newhouse, DanielDate: 1685- Books
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The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy: or, the first principles of astronomy and geography explain'd by the use of globes and maps: with a solution of the common problems by a plain scale and compasses as well as by the globe. Written several years since for the use of learners. By I. Watts.
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.Date: M,DCC,XXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The planetary instrument. Or The description and use of the theories of the planets : drawn in true proportion, either in one, or two plates, of eight inches diameter; by Walter Hayes, at the Cross-Daggers in Moor-Fields. Being excellent schemes ot help the conceptions of young astronomers; and ready instruments for finding the distances, longitudes, latitudes, aspects, directions, stations, and retrogradations of the planets; either mechanically, or arithmetically; with ease and speed. By Mr. John Palmer, rector of Ecton, and arch-deacon of Northampton.
Palmer, John, 1612-1679Date: [1685]- Books
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A treatise on geography, use of the globes, and astronomy; in the order which the mutual connection and dependence of the several parts require, towards a perfect understanding of the whole. By William Fairman, Teacher of Mathematics.
Fairman, William.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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A tide table shewing the (solar) times of high water, and also the heights of the tides, at the Custom-House dock-gates, Liverpool; for the year 1781. ... Published by order of the Worshipful the Mayor, ... of Liverpool. Calculated by the Rev. Mr. G. Holden, and his son, ... [To be continued yearly.]
Holden, G. (George), -1793.Date: [1781]- Books
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The doctrine of the sphere : grounded on the motion of the earth, and the antient Pythagorean or Copernican system of the world : in two parts.
Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719Date: 1680- Books
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Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles, and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics. To which are added, a plain method of finding the distances of all the planets from the sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun's Disc, in the Year 1761. An Account of Mr. Horrox's Observation of the Transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and, Of the Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy: or, the first principles of astronomy and geography explained by the use of globes and maps. ... By I. Watts, D.D.
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.Date: 1772- Books
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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 Circles, for the Resolving of Propositions Instrumentally, In Chronology, Astronomy, Altimetria, Longimetria, Navigation, Dialling. Invented and written by the Ingenious John Collins, and engrav'd by the curious hand of Mr. Henry Sutton; with additions, not in the former treatise, by John Good.
Collins, John, 1625-1683.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The young gentleman's astronomy, chronology, and dialling, containing such elements of the said arts or sciences, as are most useful and easy to be known. By Edward Wells, D. D. Rector of Cotesbach in Leicestershire.
Wells, Edward, 1667-1727.Date: 1725- Books
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The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy: or, the first principles of astronomy and geography explain'd by the use of globes and maps: ... By I. Watts, D.D.
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.Date: 1736- Books
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A treatise against iudicial astrologie : Dedicated to the right Honorable Sir Thomas Egerton Knight, Lord Keeper of the great Seale, and one of her Maiesties most honorable priuie Councell. VVritten by Iohn Chamber, one of the prebendaries of her Maiesties free Chappell of VVindsor, and fellow of Eaton College.
Chamber, John, 1546-1604Date: 1601- Books
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Astronomia Carolina : A new theorie of the coelestial motions. Composed according to the best observations and most rational grounds of art. Yet farre more easie, expedite and perspicuous then any before extant. With exact and most easie tables thereunto, and precepts for the calculation of eclipses, &c. / By Thomas Streete.
Streete, ThomasDate: 1661- Books
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Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles,and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics.To which are added, a plain method of finding the distances of all the planets from the sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun's Disc, in the Year 1761. an account of Mr. Horrox's observation of the transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and, of the distances of all the planets from the sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: 1799- Books
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A brief treatise of the vse of the globe celestiall and terrestriall : wherein is set downe the principles of the mathematicks, fit for all trauellers, nauigators, and all others that do loue the knowledge of the same art. By R.T.
R. T. (Robert Tanner)Date: 1620- Books
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The compost of Ptholomeus, prince of astronomye : very necessarye, vtile, and profytable, for all suche, as desyre the knowledge of the science of astronomye.
Ptolemy, active 2nd centuryDate: [1562?]- Books
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Urania practica : or, Practical astronomie : in VII parts, containing, I. An explanation of the vulgar notes used every year, with the order how to finde them for ever, in the Iulian and Gregorian accompts, both arithmetically and by new invented tables. II. An ephemeris for 19 years, beginning anno 1648, and ending anno 1667: ... III. An astrologicall treatise, shewing how to erect a figure, to judge of the effects of eclipses, and to finde the time when, and the place where, their effects will be most predominant. IV. The doctrine of the sphear or globe. V. An abreviate of geographie, ... VI. Divers astronomicall tables of the altitude, azimuth, amplitude, ... of the sun and fixed stars, ... VII. The true and perfect description and use of the globes, ... both geographicall and astronomicall. Unto which is added (for the benefit of sea-men) diverse rules and tables, of extraordinary use in navigation. All which rules, tables, and calculations, have been compared with the best approved authors and observations, and made more compendious then any hitherto bin publish- [sic] Nothing of this nature being extant in the English tongue. Calculated for the meridian of London. / By Vincent Wing, and Will. Leybourn, practitioners in the mathematicks.
Wing, Vincent, 1619-1668Date: 1652- Books
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The discovery of a vvorld in the moone. Or, A discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672Date: 1638- Books
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Astronomia instaurata, or, A new compendious restauration of astronomie : in four parts : wherein is contained, 1. logistica astronomica, astronomicall arithmetick, shewing how to resolve the four species thereof in astronomical fractions, and to finde the part proportionall in any question thereunto belonging : 2. doctrina sphærica, the doctrine of the sphere, practically propounded, and applyed in all questions tending to the diurnall motion : 3. doctrina theorica, the theorie of the cœlestiall motions, representing the true face of the visible world, the proper motions of the luminaries, and other planets, and how to investigate their true places speedily, by the admirable doctrine of trigonometrie, after a new order : 4. tabulæ astronomicæ, astronomicall tables, briefly exhibiting the true motions of the sun, moon, and other planets, and their eclipses for any time, either past, present, or to come : whereunto is added, a short catalogue of all the most accurate and remarkable cœlestiall observations, that have been made by Tycho, Longomontanus, Gassendus, the Landgrave of Hassia, and others / by Vincent Wing.
Wing, Vincent, 1619-1668Date: 1656- Books
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The use of a mathematical instrument, called a quadrant : Shewing very plainly and easily to know the exact height or distance of any steeple, tree, or house, &c. Also to know the hour of the day by it: the height of the sun, moon, or stars: and to know the time of sun-rising, and setting; and the length of every day in the year: the place of the sun in the ecliptick: the azimuth, right ascension, and declination of the sun. With many other necessary and delightful conclusions. Performed very readily. Written by [W.P.].
W. PDate: 1655- Books
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A mirror for mathematiques : A golden gem for geometricians: a sure saftey for saylers, and an auncient antiquary for astronomers and astrologians. Contayning also an order howe to make an astronomicall instrument, called the astrolab, vvith the vse thereof. Also a playne and most easie instruction for erection of a figure for the 12. houses of the heauens. A work most profitable for all such, as are students in astronomie, [and] geometrie, and generally most necessarie for all learners in the mathematicall artes. The contents of which booke yon shall find in the next page. By Robert Tanner Gent. practitioner in astrologie & phisick.
R. T. (Robert Tanner)Date: 1587- Books
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The young lady's inrtoduction [sic] to natural history; containing an account of the atmosphere, light and gravity, of the terraqueous globe; ... Extracted from the writings of the most eminent authors, ... By the editor of The young lady's geography.
Editor of The young lady's geography.Date: 1766- Books
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A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial : in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solution of problems in navigation, the 4. shewing by the globes the solution of astrological problemes, the 5. shewing by the globes the solution of gnomonical problemes, the 6. shewing by the globes the solution of of [sic] spherical triangles : more fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes : and that so plainly and methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences / by Joseph Moxon ; whereunto is added Antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the coelestial globe, collected from Dr. Hood ; as also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie.
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691Date: 1659- Books
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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