A compleat system of astronomy : in two volumes : containing the description and use of the sector, the laws of spheric geometry, the projection of the sphere orthographically and stereographically upon the planes of the meridian, ecliptic and horizon, the doctrine of the sphere, and the eclipses of the sun and moon for thirty seven years : together with all the precepts of calculation : also new tables of the motions of the planets, fix'd stars, and the first satellite of Jupiter, of right and oblique ascensions, and of logistical logarithms : to the whole are prefix'd, astronomical definitions for the benefit of young students / by Charles Leadbetter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leadbetter, Charles, active 1728.

Contributor:

Founders Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Early works to 1800.

Astronomy.

Astronomy--Tables.

Genre:

Tables (Data)

Physical Description:

2 volumes : illustrations ; 20 cm (8vo)

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for J. Wilcox ..., 1728.

Notes:

Title page of v. 2 reads: New tables of the motions of the planets, the fixed stars, and the first satellite of Jupiter : of right and oblique ascencions, and logistical logarithms.

Transcription of title page from NUC Pre-1956.

Local Notes:

Imperfect: v. 1 wanting.

Contains:

Leadbetter, Charles, active 1728. New tables of the motions of the planets, the fixed stars, and the first satellite of Jupiter.

New tables of the motions of the planets, the fixed stars, and the first satellite of Jupiter.

OCLC:

13617304