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Between Theory and Observations
Steven Wepster
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Description for Between Theory and Observations
Hardback. This book presents a detailed and rigorous account of the work of Tobias Mayer, a mathematician and astronomer of the middle 18th century. Mayer's most famous contribution is his set of lunar tables, which were the best available in their time. Series: Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Num Pages: 246 pages, 54 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBX; PGC; PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
In the 18th century, purely scientific interests as well as the practical necessities of navigation motivated the development of new theories and techniques to accurately describe celestial and lunar motion. "Between Theory and Observations" presents a detailed and accurate account, not to be found elsewhere in the literature, of Tobias Mayer's important contributions to the study of lunar motion-including the creation of his famous set of lunar tables, which were the most accurate of their time.
In the 18th century, purely scientific interests as well as the practical necessities of navigation motivated the development of new theories and techniques to accurately describe celestial and lunar motion. "Between Theory and Observations" presents a detailed and accurate account, not to be found elsewhere in the literature, of Tobias Mayer's important contributions to the study of lunar motion-including the creation of his famous set of lunar tables, which were the most accurate of their time.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
Series
Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Number of Pages
246
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441913135
SKU
V9781441913135
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99-15
Reviews for Between Theory and Observations
From the reviews: “Tobias Mayer, whose work on lunar motion is the subject of this book by Steven Wepster … . Wepster provides evidence to show that his work on lunar tables is also based upon Newton’s attempts. … I think that the only way to gain insight into the intricacies of his lunar tables is to study this ... Read more