first astronomer royal (1 risultati)

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condizione: Very Good. 38 Pages. A biographical and scientific account of the life and observations of the Rev. John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal. The article draws on his manuscripts and other documents to trace his work at Greenwich and his relations with Newton and Halley. It recounts disputes over publication and priority, as well as his painstaking observations. The piece offers a detailed portrait of an often overshadowed figure in the history of astronomy. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: Edinburgh Review; Special Interest. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.