@article{598987, note = {Reproduction of original from British Library.}, author = {W.P.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/598987}, title = {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. [electronic resource] :}, publisher = {printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard,}, recid = {598987}, pages = {47,[1]p. :}, address = {London :}, year = {1717}, }