A Set Of Linear Tables, For Correcting The Apparent Distance Of The Moon From The Sun Or A Fixed Star, For The Effect Of Refraction (1815) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166420932)

""A Set of Linear Tables for Correcting the Apparent Distance of the Moon from the Sun or a Fixed Star, for the Effect of Refraction"" is a technical book written by John William Norie and published in 1815. The book contains a series of tables that can be used to correct the apparent distance between the Moon and the Sun or a fixed star, taking into account the effect of refraction. Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere, which can cause objects in the sky to appear higher or lower than they actually are. The tables in this book are designed to help astronomers and navigators make accurate measurements of the positions of celestial bodies, which is essential for navigation and for calculating the time of day. The book is written in a technical style and assumes a certain level of knowledge about astronomy and mathematics. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the development of navigation techniques.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John William Norie
ISBN-10: 1166420930
ISBN-13: 9781166420932
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d