The use of the mathematical instrument, called a quadrant [electronic resource] : with which plainly...
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.
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London : printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1717.
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1717.
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English
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47,[1]p. : ill ; 8°.
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London : printed for Dan. Midwinter at the Three Crowns in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1717.
Edition
The seventh edition, wherein the mistakes in the former are corrected.
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England
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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 th...
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Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
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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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74VvN8VVm0gg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvN8VVm0gg
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