Peter Fay and Sally Beaumont have translated this historic document into English, keeping as much as possible of the flavour and appearance of the original 1728 publication. As part of his research, Peter Fay constructed and tested a telescope similar to the one Bianchini had used. The results are given as an appendix to the text. Astronomers and historians alike will find this book fascinating. It is published by Springer-Verlag London to celebrate the launch of the Astronomy publishing programme in the UK.
Peter Fay and Sally Beaumont have translated this historic document into English, keeping as much as possible of the flavour and appearance of the original 1728 publication. As part of his research, Peter Fay constructed and tested a telescope similar to the one Bianchini had used. The results are given as an appendix to the text. Astronomers and historians alike will find this book fascinating. It is published by Springer-Verlag London to celebrate the launch of the Astronomy publishing programme in the UK.
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Observations Concerning the Planet Venus
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Observations Concerning the Planet Venus
172Paperback(Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781447130772 |
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Publisher: | Springer London |
Publication date: | 12/14/2011 |
Edition description: | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996 |
Pages: | 172 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.01(d) |