Publisher's Synopsis
Uranoscopia Or The Contemplation Of The Heavens: Being A Demonstration Of The Equation Of Time (1735) is a book written by Charles Leadbetter. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the equation of time, which is the difference between mean solar time and apparent solar time. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the equation of time. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of astronomy and the development of the equation of time. The subsequent chapters delve into the mathematics of the equation of time, including the calculation of the equation of time for different latitudes and longitudes. The book also includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts presented. Overall, Uranoscopia Or The Contemplation Of The Heavens is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy, mathematics, or the history of science.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.
