Between Theory and Observations Tobias Mayer's Explorations of Lunar Motion, 1751-1755 |
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| Author:
| Wepster, Steven |
| Series title: | Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4419-1313-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $109.99 |
Book Description:
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This book presents a detailed and rigorous account of the work of Tobias Mayer, a mathematician and astronomer of the middle 18th century. Mayer's most famous contribution is his set of lunar tables, which were the best available in their time.
This book presents a detailed and rigorous account of the work of Tobias Mayer, a mathematician and astronomer of the middle 18th century. Mayer's most famous contribution is his set of lunar tables, which were the best available in their time.