Newton's Forgotten Lunar Theory

Newton's Forgotten Lunar Theory His Contribution to the Quest for Longitude

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Publisher's Synopsis

Newton's lunar theory of 1702 turns out to have been the basis for numerous eighteenth century tables, and was used in China well into the twentieth century. It was taken into the "Principia" of 1713, with one important correction. Combining historical research with computer analysis, this title investigates questions about the lunar theory.

Book information

ISBN: 9781888009088
Publisher: Green Lion Press
Imprint: Green Lion Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 523.33
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 257
Weight: 602g
Height: 162mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 25mm