The use of the mathematical instrument, called a quadrant [electronic resource] : 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.
1717
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The use of the mathematical instrument, called a quadrant [electronic resource] : 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.
Author
W.P.
Edition
The seventh edition, wherein the mistakes in the former are corrected.
Publication Details
London : printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1717.
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
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47,[1]p. : ill ; 8⁰.
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Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T69369.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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