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The Globes: Celestial And Terrestrial (1845)

The Globes: Celestial And Terrestrial (1845)

de Morgan, Augustus

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165178680
ISBN13: 9781165178681
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Globes: Celestial and Terrestrial is a book written by Augustus De Morgan in 1845. It is a comprehensive guide to the use and construction of both celestial and terrestrial globes. The book is divided into two parts; the first part deals with celestial globes, while the second part is dedicated to terrestrial globes. The celestial globe section covers topics such as the motions of the stars and planets, the ecliptic, the equator, and the celestial poles. It also explains how to use the celestial globe to determine the positions of stars and planets at different times of the year. The terrestrial globe section covers topics such as the Earth's rotation, latitude and longitude, and the use of the globe for navigation and geography.De Morgan's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both beginners and more advanced readers. The book is also illustrated with numerous diagrams and illustrations to aid in understanding the concepts discussed.Overall, The Globes: Celestial and Terrestrial is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy or geography, as well as for those interested in the history of science and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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