The Life and Work of James Bradley: The New Foundations of 18th
Century Astronomy is the first major work on the life and
achievements of James Bradley for 190 years. This book offers a new
perspective and new interpretations of previously published
materials, together with various insights about recently researched
sources. This book is a complete account of the life and work of
Bradley as discerned from surviving documents of his working
archive, as well as other documents and records. In addition, it
offers a new interpretation of Bradley's work as an astronomer, not
merely from his observations of Jupiter and Saturn and their
satellites and annual aberration and the nutation of the Earth's
axis, but also his corroborative work with pendulums and other
horological work with George Graham. It also explores the little
amount documented about his private life including a degree of
speculation about his personal relationships. This work on 18th
century astronomy is intended for students of the history of
science, astronomy and 18th century English society, and for
scholars seeking new lines of inquiry. It contains an extensive
bibliography and a detailed chronology, both of which offer support
for further reading and research.
General
Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
Authors: |
John Fisher
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
496 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-888420-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-19-888420-6 |
Barcode: |
9780198884200 |
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