The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy

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The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 495
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ISBN-10 : 9780195095395
ISBN-13 : 0195095391
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Book Synopsis The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy by : James Evans

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.


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