Ancient astronomical observations and the accelerations of the earth and moon
By: by Robert R. Newton.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Press
Published: 1970
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Astronomy, Ancient; Acceleration (Mechanics); Eclipses
Description: Dr. Newton discusses and analyses a very large number of ancient and medieval astronomical observations. The objective is the study of the rotation of the Earth and the motion of the Mood during the historical past -- essentially since about 750 B.C.
Notes: Includes bibliographies.