Steven Wepster
Springer New York
2010e druk, 2012
9781461425038
Between Theory and Observations
Tobias Mayer's Explorations of Lunar Motion, 1751-1755
Specificaties
Paperback, 246 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
2010e druk, 2012
ISBN13: 9781461425038
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
In the 18th century, purely scientific interests as well as the practical necessities of navigation motivated the development of new theories and techniques to accurately describe celestial and lunar motion.
"Between Theory and Observations" presents a detailed and accurate account, not to be found elsewhere in the literature, of Tobias Mayer's important contributions to the study of lunar motion—including the creation of his famous set of lunar tables, which were the most accurate of their time.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781461425038
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:246
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2010
Inhoudsopgave
The Quest for Lunar Theory.- The Pioneer#x2019;s Work.- A Manual to the Tables.- Theoria Lunae.- The Horrocks Legacy.- Multisteps in.- #x2018;Hausbackene Combinationen#x2019;.- Further Aspects of Model Fitting.- Concluding Observations.