About this title: This book is intended for geophysicists, astronomers (especially those with an interest in history), historians and orientalists. The culmination of many years of research, it discusses, in depth, ancient and medieval eclipse observations and their importance in studying Earth's past rotation. This is the first major book on this subject which has appeared in the last twenty years. The author has specialised in the interpretation of early astronomical records and their application to problems in modern astronomy for many years. The book contains an in-depth discussion of numerous eclipse ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780521056335ISBN:0521056330
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780521461948ISBN:0521461944
Description: BRAND NEW. 52.99 by 1.26 inches. (573 pages) a scientist who has studied eclipses for many years tells their story and explains their importance today. eclipses of the sun and moon have attracted attention since the dawn of history. long ago, chroniclers from europe, babylonia, china and the arab lands penned graphic descriptions of them. today, not only are these observations of historical interest, they have much to tell us about changes in the length of the day in the past due to tides and ... read more
Description: New. Eclipses of the Sun and Moon have attracted attention since the dawn of history. Long ago, chroniclers from Europe, Babylonia, China and the Arab lands penned graphic descriptions of them. Today, not only are these observations of historical interest; they have much to tell us about changes in the length of the day in the past due to tides and other causes. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521056335ISBN:0521056330
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521056335ISBN:0521056330
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The culmination of many years of research, this book discusses ancient and medieval eclipse observations and their importance in studying Earth's past rotation. This is the first major book on this subject in twenty years. The author has specialized for many years in the interpretation ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521461948ISBN:0521461944
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). A scientist who has studied eclipses for many years tells their story and explains their importance today. read more
Description: New. We are no longer able to guarantee delivery by Christmas. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The culmination of many years of research, this book discusses ancient and medieval eclipse observations and their importance in studying Earth's past rotation. This is the first major book on this subject in twenty years. The author has specialized for many years in the interpretation ... read more
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