The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy
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Author | : James Evans |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 495 |
Release | : 1998-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195095395 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195095391 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy by : James Evans
Book excerpt: Birth of astronomy -- Celestial sphere -- Some applications of spherics -- Calendars and time reckoning -- Solar theory -- Fixed stars -- Planetary theory -- Frequently used tables -- Appendix : patterns for models.