The use of the mathematical instrument, called a quadrant : with which plainly and easily to know the exact height and distance of any steeple, Tree, or House, &c. Also to know the Hour of the Day by it; the Height of the Sun, Moon, or Stars; and to know the Time of the Sun-Rising and Setting; and the Length of every Day in the Year: The Place of the Sun in the Ecliptick, the Azimuth, Right Ascension, and Declination of the Sun; with many other necessary and delightful Conclusions. Perform'd very readily. As also the Use of a Nocturnal; whereby you may learn to know the Stars in Heaven, and the Hour of the Night by them. With many other delightful Operations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

W. P.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quadrants (Astronomical instruments)--Early works to 1800.

Quadrants (Astronomical instruments).

Physical Description:

47 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 8⁰

Edition:

The seventh edition, wherein the mistakes in the former are corrected.

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1717.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T69369.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.