Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics. To which are added, a plain method of finding the distances of the planets from the sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun's Disc, in the Year 1761. An Account of Mr. Horrox's Observation of the Transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and, Of the Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761.

FERGUSON (James)

Published by London: Printed for W. Strahanet al, 1770

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Fourth edition, corrected, 8vo, [8], 489, [15]pp., 17 folding engraved plates, some occasional light staining but overall a clean copy, contemporary full calf, joints cracked, red morocco spine lettering piece. Provenance: With the engraved armorial bookplate of Rowland Hunt Esqr. Boreatton House, Salop.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics. To which are added, a plain method of finding the distances of the planets from the sun, by the Transit of Venus over the Sun's Disc, in the Year 1761. An Account of Mr. Horrox's Observation of the Transit of Venus in the Year 1639: and, Of the Distances of all the Planets from the Sun, as deduced from Observations of the Transit in the Year 1761.
• Publisher: London: Printed for W. Strahanet al
• Publication Date: 1770
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  • ASTRONOMY