12 results filtered with: Solar system - Early works to 1800
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The description of the planetary machine, for which His Majesty has granted his royal patent. With a brief account of the solar system, from the Reverend Mr. Whiston A.M. By John Neale.
Neale, John (Clockmaker)Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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A succinct description of that elaborate and matchless pile of art, called, the Microcosm; with a short account of the solar system: interspersed with poetical sentiments on the planets. Extracted from the most approved Authors on that Subject.
Davies, Edward, proprietor of the microcosm.Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]- Books
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A new system on fire and planetary life; shewing that the sun and planets are inhabited, and that they enjoy the same temperament as our earth. Also, an Elucidation of The Phaenomena of Electricity and Magnetism.
Harrington, Robert, 1751-1837.Date: (february, 1796. )- Books
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A new treatise of astronomy, or astronomy opened: being a rational and mathematic enquiry into the true principles and nature of astronomy, or frame of our solar system. Wherein Divers and weighty Reasons will be offered, to shew that the present-received System cannot possibly be the True one. Also a New System will be humbly proposed, for the Examination of the Learned, whereby all the Coelestial Phoenomena will be much more naturally explained, and accounted for, than by the present System, and without that oblique and unnatural Motion of the Earth our Astronomers are obliged to suppose. By Samuel Bamfield, Teacher of Mathematics, at Honiton, Devon.
Bamfield, Samuel.Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]- Books
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Of the reflecting sextant, and its use at sea.
Waddington, Robert.Date: 1775?]- Books
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The sea officers companion, being an appendix to Waddington's Navigation; (which makes it a complete system of that art) containing several methods of obtaining the latitude of a place either at Sea or on Land, both by Sun and Moon. The Variation of the Needle, Obtained by the Moon. A Table of the Limits of the Times for taking the Altitudes of Sun or Moon, in order to obtain the Latitude from Two Altitudes and the Time Elapsed. The Method of obtaining the Longitude at Sea, and of computing the Observations in a concise and easy Manner. The Nature and Principle of Refraction and Reflection, as Defined by Sir Isaac Newton. Tables of Refraction, and Parallax of the Moon at All Altitudes, illustrated. The Solar System Described. The Method of using Artificial Horizons both at sea and land. The Method of using Artificial Horizons both at sea and land. The Method of Surveying Coasts and Harbours, with Copper-Plate Plans for the Illustration. By R. Waddington, Teacher of Mathematics, Surry-Side, Westminster-Bridge.
Waddington, Robert.Date: M.DCC.LXXVIII [1778]- Books
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Jupiter & Saturn, their appearance in the heavens, and influence on the Earth; being an accurate description of those two superior planets, Now visible in our Hemisphere. With remarks, Proving their late and present Effects on our Atmosphere. To which are added, Concise and easy Directions for viewing them every clear Night, either with the naked Eye or Telescope. Also, The Phenomena of the Harvest Moon and other Heavenly Bodies, upon the Principles of Sir Isaac Newton. By the author of the New introduction to the knowledge and use of maps. Stars teach as well as shine.
Harrington, S.Date: [1782?]- Books
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The astronomy of comets. In two parts. Part I. Containing a physical account of the solar system; the whole Theory of Comets, with the Rationale, or Physical Causes of these Phoenomena, from the earliest Ages to the present Time. Part II. Containing the practical methods of calculation. First, by the Properties of the Parabola without Tables; and secondly, by Tables prefixed to the Work, with the Construction of the Tables, whereby the Place and Distance of Comet from the Earth, together with its Latitude and Longitude in the Ecliptic, may, for any Time, be known, by any one who has but a common Skill in Plane Trigonometry. The whole Process of Calculation exemplified in the Comet which is expected to make its Appearance in the Year 1789. By Blyth Hancock, Teacher of the Mathematics.
Hancock, Blyth, 1721 or 1722-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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Astronomical tables and precepts, for calculating the true times of new and full moons, and shewing the method of projecting eclipses, from the creation of the world to A.D. 7800. To which is prefixed, a short theory of the solar and lunar motions. By James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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A new system of astronomy, upon an improved plan. Wherein the science of optics is fully investigated, and the laws of refraction examined and explained. Rectifying many errors with respect to the distance of the sun and planet stars, from the earth, and one another, shewing from whence the mistakes have arisen. Likewise, Treating upon the different elements; of winds, rains, hail, mist, dew, &c. of the flowing of fountains, streams, and rivers; and of the ebbing and flowing of the sea. By John Fleming.
Fleming, John, active 18th century.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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A brief description of the solar system. To which is subjoined, an astronmical account of the year of our Saviour's crucifixion. By James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLIII. [1753]- Books
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Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles, and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics. By James Ferguson.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]