The Calculation of Solar Eclipses Without Parallaxes

af William Whiston

This groundbreaking treatise on solar eclipses provides a detailed explanation of the mathematical calculations used to predict and observe these rare events. The author, a noted mathematician and astronomer, also proposes a method for determining the geographical longitude of any location based on its latitude. A fascinating read for anyone interested in celestial mechanics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization a... (Læs mere)