The description and use of both the globes, the armillary sphere, and orrery, exemplified in a large variety of problems in astronomy, geography, dialling, &c. Carefully selected from the late Messrs. Martin, Ferguson, and other Eminent Men, that have wrote on those Subjects. Also, a New Construction of the Hour Circle on the Globes, and Semi-Circle of Illumination or Solar Horizon, and other Improvements on the Globes and Orrery. To which is added, a Short Account of the Solar System, By G. Wright. The whole illustrated by a variety of copper plate figures.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Gabriel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Globes--Early works to 1800.

Globes.

Astronomy--Early works to 1800.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii,108p.,plates )

Other Title:

Description and use of both the globes,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for and sold by (entered at Stationer's Hall.), [1783?]

Notes:

With a half-title.

Preface dated: Nov. 30, 1783.

In this issue, a space has been left in the imprint for the addition of booksellers' names.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T32335.

OCLC:

642567244