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Miscellaneous tracts on some curious, and very interesting subjects in mechanics, physical-astronomy, and speculative mathematics; wherein, the precession of the equinox, the nutation of the earth's axis, and the motion of the moon in her orbit, are determined. By Thomas Simpson, F. R. S. And Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Stockholm.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Simpson, Thomas, 1710-1761.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Celestial mechanics.
- Astronomy--Early works to 1800.
- Astronomy.
- Mathematics--Early works to 1800.
- Mathematics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([8],179,[1]p.,plates )
- Place of Publication:
- London : printed for J. Nourse over-against Katherine-Street in the Strand, MDCCLVII. [1757]
- Notes:
- Vertical chain lines.
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T77596.
- OCLC:
- 642694717
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