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The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy
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Author : James Evans
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1998-10
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy written by James Evans and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10 with History categories.
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.
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy
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Author : James Charles Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy written by James Charles Evans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with categories.
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy
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Author : James Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
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The History Practice Of Ancient Astronomy
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Author : James Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
The History Practice Of Ancient Astronomy written by James Evans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Astronomy, Ancient categories.
James Evans explores the evidence for the astronomy of the ancient past and how astronomy was practised. Emphasis is placed on the material culture of ancient astronomy from ancient Babylon to the European Renaissance era.
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy
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Author : James Carl Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy written by James Carl Evans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with categories.
A History Of Astronomy
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Author : Anton Pannekoek
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1989-01-01
A History Of Astronomy written by Anton Pannekoek and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with Science categories.
Well-balanced, carefully reasoned study covers such topics as Ptolemaic theory, work of Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, Eddington's work on stars, much more. Illustrated. References.
Echoes Of The Ancient Skies
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Author : E. C. Krupp
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-03-15
Echoes Of The Ancient Skies written by E. C. Krupp and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-15 with Science categories.
Popular, authoritative look at the world of archaeoastronomy, the study of ancient peoples' observation of the skies and its role in their cultural evolution. 208 illustrations.
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy
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Author : James Evans
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1998-10-01
The History And Practice Of Ancient Astronomy written by James Evans and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-01 with Science categories.
The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy combines new scholarship with hands-on science to bring readers into direct contact with the work of ancient astronomers. While tracing ideas from ancient Babylon to sixteenth-century Europe, the book places its greatest emphasis on the Greek period, when astronomers developed the geometric and philosophical ideas that have determined the subsequent character of Western astronomy. The author approaches this history through the concrete details of ancient astronomical practice. Carefully organized and generously illustrated, the book can teach readers how to do real astronomy using the methods of ancient astronomers. For example, readers will learn to predict the next retrograde motion of Jupiter using either the arithmetical methods of the Babylonians or the geometric methods of Ptolemy. They will learn how to use an astrolabe and how to design sundials using Greek and Roman techniques. The book also contains supplementary exercises and patterns for making some working astronomical instruments, including an astrolabe and an equatorium. More than a presentation of astronomical methods, the book provides a critical look at the evidence used to reconstruct ancient astronomy. It includes extensive excerpts from ancient texts, meticulous documentation, and lively discussions of the role of astronomy in the various cultures. Accessible to a wide audience, this book will appeal to anyone interested in how our understanding of our place in the universe has changed and developed, from ancient times through the Renaissance.
A History Of Astronomy From Thales To Kepler
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Author : J. L. E. Dreyer
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1953-01-01
A History Of Astronomy From Thales To Kepler written by J. L. E. Dreyer and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953-01-01 with Science categories.
Masterpiece of historical insight and scientific accuracy and the definitive work on Greek astronomy and the Copernican Revolution. Includes surveys of European and Islamic cosmologies of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Ancient Astronomy
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Author : Clive L.N. Ruggles
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2005-10-21
Ancient Astronomy written by Clive L.N. Ruggles and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-21 with Religion categories.
An authoritative introduction to the fascinating topic of archaeoastronomy—ancient peoples' understanding and use of the skies. Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?) By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism.