Sciothericum Telescopicum: Or A New Contrivance Of Adapting A Telescope To An Horizontal Dial For Observing The Moment Of Time By Day Or Night (1686)
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ISBN10: 110490330X
ISBN13: 9781104903305
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104903305
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sciothericum Telescopicum is a book written by William Molyneux in 1686. The book details a new invention designed to adapt a telescope to an horizontal dial, allowing for the observation of the moment of time by day or night. The book outlines the construction and use of this device, which was intended to be used by astronomers and other scientists for precise timekeeping and observation. Molyneux's invention was considered groundbreaking at the time and helped to advance the field of astronomy. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scientists interested in the history of astronomy and the development of scientific instruments.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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