On the Theory of the Moon, Vol. 10: And on the Pertubations of the Planets (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- On the Theory of the Moon, Vol. 10: And on the Pertubations of the Planets (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- John William Lubbock
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0267976712
- ISBN 13
- 9780267976713
- Item weight
- 429 grams
Unlock the roots of lunar prediction with a clear look at how theory shaped moon tables.
This edition presents the historical development of the lunar theory, focusing on key figures who advanced calculations of the Moon’s position at sea and in the sky.
Readers will see how early methods evolved—from Plana’s theory to Pontecoulant and Peirce’s practical tables—along with the practical challenges of turning theory into usable data. The text explains why certain coefficients mattered, where empirical corrections entered, and how new approaches improved accuracy for navigation and astronomy alike.
The book frames the collaboration of mathematicians and the Royal Astronomer, illustrating how theory and observation interact to refine lunar longitudes and ephemerides. It highlights the balance between rigorous formulae and the realities of publication and application in the 19th century.
- Learn about the progression from fundamental equations to practical tables used at sea.
- Understand how coefficients from Plana, Pontecoulant, and Peirce contributed to accuracy.
- See the role of empirical corrections and the influence of contemporary observations.
- Gain context for the debates and corrections that shaped lunar theory.
Ideal for readers of astronomy and the history of science who want a concrete view of how lunar theory became a navigational tool.
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