A Compendium Of Spherical Astronomy - Simon Newcomb - Bog

""A Compendium Of Spherical Astronomy: With Its Applications To The Determination And Reduction Of Positions Of The Fixed Stars"" is a book authored by Simon Newcomb and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to spherical astronomy and its various applications in determining and reducing the positions of fixed stars. It covers a wide range of topics, including celestial mechanics, the measurement of time, the determination of latitude and longitude, and the calculation of planetary positions. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both amateur and professional astronomers. It is considered a classic work in the field of astronomy and is still widely used today as a reference for celestial navigation and other related applications.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.