A Letter To The Right Honorable George Earl Of Macclesfield: Concerning An Apparent Motion Observed In Some Of The Fixed Stars (1747)

By James Bradley

Book Overview

""A Letter To The Right Honorable George Earl Of Macclesfield: Concerning An Apparent Motion Observed In Some Of The Fixed Stars"" is a scientific work written by James Bradley in 1747. The book is a letter addressed to the Earl of Macclesfield and discusses the apparent motion of some of the fixed stars. Bradley, an English astronomer and mathematician, was the first to observe this phenomenon, which he called ""aberration."" In the letter, he explains his observations and the mathematical calculations he used to determine the cause of the apparent motion. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scientists and non-scientists alike. It is considered an important work in the history of astronomy and has influenced subsequent research in the field.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104596180
• ISBN13: 9781104596187
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"