{"product_id":"the-illustrated-account-given-by-c-leeson-prince-9781163587669","title":"The Illustrated Account Given By Hevelius In His Machina Celestis, Of The Method Of Mounting His Telescopes And Erecting An Observatory","description":"\"\"The Illustrated Account Given By Hevelius In His Machina Celestis, Of The Method Of Mounting His Telescopes And Erecting An Observatory\"\" by C. Leeson Prince is a comprehensive guide to the methods used by astronomer Johannes Hevelius to mount his telescopes and establish an observatory. Hevelius was a prominent astronomer in the 17th century and is known for his detailed observations of the moon and stars. This book provides a detailed account of the tools and techniques he used to mount his telescopes, including the use of specialized lenses and mirrors. It also describes the construction of his observatory, which was one of the most advanced of its time. The book is illustrated with detailed diagrams and drawings that help to explain the various techniques used by Hevelius. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the development of telescopes and observatories.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. Leeson Prince\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163587664\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163587669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.22d","brand":"C. Leeson Prince","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48993627537663,"sku":"9781163587669","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-illustrated-account-given-by-c-leeson-prince-9781163587669","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}