The description and use of the globes and the orrery by Joseph Harris
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"The Description and Use of the Globes and the Orrery" by Joseph Harris is a scientific publication written in the 18th century. This work serves as both a comprehensive guide on the structure and functions of globes, as well as a detailed exploration of the solar system and celestial mechanics. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in astronomy, mathematics, and the history of science, providing insights into planetary motion
and the tools used to understand them. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the overarching structure of the solar system, presenting the sun as the central figure around which the planets revolve in specific orbits. It outlines the order and periods of the planets, beginning with Mercury closest to the sun and concluding with Saturn, detailing their distinct orbits and characteristics. The text emphasizes the importance of mathematical observations and calculations in understanding the distances and movements of these celestial bodies, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both the globes and orreries that visually represent these astronomical concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The description and use of the globes and the orrery To which is prefix'd, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GA: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Mathematical geography, Cartography |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Globes |
| Subject | Astronomical models |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61683 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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