This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The description and use of the globes and the orrery
To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Description and Use of the Globes and the Orrery" by Joseph Harris is a scientific publication written in the 18th century. This work serves as both a comprehensive guide on the structure and functions of globes, as well as a detailed exploration of the solar system and celestial mechanics. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in astronomy, mathematics, and the history of science, providing insights into planetary motion and the tools used to understand them. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the overarching structure of the solar system, presenting the sun as the central figure around which the planets revolve in specific orbits. It outlines the order and periods of the planets, beginning with Mercury closest to the sun and concluding with Saturn, detailing their distinct orbits and characteristics. The text emphasizes the importance of mathematical observations and calculations in understanding the distances and movements of these celestial bodies, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the globes and orreries that visually represent these astronomical concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764
EBook No.: 61683
Published: Mar 26, 2020
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Globes
Subject: Astronomical models
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Mathematical geography, Cartography
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The description and use of the globes and the orrery
To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Description and Use of the Globes and the Orrery" by Joseph Harris is a scientific publication written in the 18th century. This work serves as both a comprehensive guide on the structure and functions of globes, as well as a detailed exploration of the solar system and celestial mechanics. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in astronomy, mathematics, and the history of science, providing insights into planetary motion and the tools used to understand them. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the overarching structure of the solar system, presenting the sun as the central figure around which the planets revolve in specific orbits. It outlines the order and periods of the planets, beginning with Mercury closest to the sun and concluding with Saturn, detailing their distinct orbits and characteristics. The text emphasizes the importance of mathematical observations and calculations in understanding the distances and movements of these celestial bodies, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the globes and orreries that visually represent these astronomical concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764
EBook No.: 61683
Published: Mar 26, 2020
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Globes
Subject: Astronomical models
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Mathematical geography, Cartography
LoCC: Science: Astronomy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.