The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy
Author | : James Evans |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 495 |
Release | : 1998-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195095395 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195095391 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Download or read book The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy written by James Evans and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.