The Calculation Of Solar Eclipses Without Parallaxes - William Whiston - Bog

""The Calculation Of Solar Eclipses Without Parallaxes: With A Specimen Of The Same In The Total Eclipse Of The Sun, May 11, 1724"" is a book written by William Whiston in 1724. The book is focused on the calculation of solar eclipses without parallaxes, which is a method of determining the position of celestial bodies without taking into account the effect of their apparent displacement due to the observer's position on the Earth. The book includes a specimen of the same in the total eclipse of the sun that occurred on May 11, 1724. The author explains the mathematical principles and techniques used in the calculation of solar eclipses and provides a detailed account of the total eclipse of the sun that took place in 1724. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts of astronomy. It is an important work in the history of astronomy and provides valuable insights into the methods used by astronomers in the past to calculate solar eclipses.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.