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An essay on the certainty and causes of the earth's motion on its axis, &c
Sheeres, Sir Henry (1710)
1698
Attributed to Sir Henry Sheeres. cf. NUC pre-1956.
A treatise on astronomy : in which the elements of the science are deduced in a natural order from the appearances of the heavens to an observer on the earth, demonstrated on mathematical principles, and explained by an application to the various phenomena
Gregory, Olinthus (1774-1841)
1802
"Addenda et corrigenda": p. [8-9] (last group). Advertisements on p. [xiv] and on final p. "Printed by T. Davison, White-Friars"--P. [9] (last group).
Astronomy of the satellites of the Earth, Jupiter and Saturn : grounded upon Sir Isaac Newton's theory of the Earth's satellite... Also new tables of the motions of the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn ... by which their places and position ... may be exactly determined at any given time. Adapted to the meridian of London. To which is added a problem to find the latitude of the place by the altitude of the sun, moon, or star, upon any azimuth
Leadbetter, Charles (fl. 1728)
1729
Partially based on Newton's "Lunae theoria", first published in Gregory's "Astronomiae physicae et geometricae elementa".
Miscellaneous tracts on some curious and very interesting subjects in mechanics, physical-astonomy, and speculative mathematics : wherein, the precession of the equinox, the nutation of the earth's axis and, the motion of the moon in her orbit, are determined
Simpson, Thomas (1710-1761)
1757
Advertisments on Aa2v.
Astronomy, or, The true system of the planets demonstrated : wherein are shewn by instrument, their anomalies, heliocentrick and geocentrick places both in longitude and latitude... : likewise the places of the heavenly bodies and motion of the earth ... To which is prefix'd, An alphabetical catalogue of as many terms in astronomy as are most useful and necessary to be understood. A work entirely new and in a method hitherto unattempted
Leadbetter, Charles (fl. 1728)
1727
Cuts: Initials, head and tail pieces.
A discourse concerning a new world & another planet : In 2 bookes
Wilkins, John (1614-1672)
1640
Each vol. also has individual title page. Imprints vary slightly: vol. 1, Printed by Iohn Norton for Iohn Maynard; vol. 2, Printed by R.H. for Iohn Maynard. Engraved title page. Anon., by John Wil...
The calculation of solar eclipses without parallaxes : With a specimen of the same in the total eclipse of the sun, May 11. 1724. Now first made publick. To which is added, a proposal how, with the latitude given, the geographical longitude of all the parts of the earth may be settled by the bare knowledge of the duration of solar eclipses, and especially of total darkness. With an account of some late observations made with dipping needles, in order to discover the longitude and latitude at sea
Whiston, William (1667-1752)
1724
With a half-title; errata on p.[95] (N4 recto).
A discourse concerning a new world & another planet : in 2 bookes
Wilkins, John (1614-1672)
1640
Collective title from engraved title-page. Each book has an individual, printed title-page. That to Book 1 reads: "The first nook. The discovery of a new world. Or, A discourse tending to prove... the...
Cleomedis Meteora Græce et Latine
Cleomedes; Balfour, Robert (1550?-1625?); Cleomedes
1605
Type ornament on title page. Robert Balfour commentary has title: Roberti Balforei commentarius in libros duos Cleomedis de contemplatione orbium coelestium. [title vignette] Burdigalæ, Apud S. Mil...
Traité élémentaire d'astronomie physique (v.1)
Biot, Jean-Baptiste (1774-1862); Berroyer, Armand; Laplace, Pierre Simon marquis de (1749-1827); Rossel M. de (1765-1829)
1810-11
Contents: t.1. Phénomènes généraux et moyens d'observations.--t.2. Théorie du soleil. Théorie de la lune.--t.3. Théorie des planètes, des comètes, et des satellites... [plus additions].