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Spherical or positional astronomy is used primarily to map objects on the celestial sphere. In this technical work, first published in 1908 and intended for advanced students, Sir Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913) breaks down the field into distinct areas of study. Assuming a good... Read Full Overview

This classic work provides a thorough introduction to the principles of spherical astronomy. It covers the geometry of celestial spheres, the motion of celestial bodies, and the methods of measuring astronomical phenomena. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of... Read Full Overview

This classic work provides a thorough introduction to the principles of spherical astronomy. It covers the geometry of celestial spheres, the motion of celestial bodies, and the methods of measuring astronomical phenomena. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of... Read Full Overview

A Treatise On Spherical Astronomy is a book written by Robert S. Ball in 1915. It is a comprehensive guide to the study of spherical astronomy, covering topics such as the celestial sphere, the motion of the stars, the moon and planets, and the use of astronomical instruments... Read Full Overview

""A Treatise on Spherical Astronomy"" is a book written by Robert S. Ball and originally published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and applications of spherical astronomy, which is the study of celestial bodies as they appear on the surface of a sphere... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview