Heavenly Mathematics

Heavenly Mathematics
Author: Glen Van Brummelen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0691175993

"Spherical trigonometry was at the heart of astronomy and ocean-going navigation for two millennia. The discipline was a mainstay of mathematics education for centuries, and it was a standard subject in high schools until the 1950s. Today, however, it is rarely taught. Heavenly Mathematics traces the rich history of this forgotten art, revealing how the cultures of classical Greece, medieval Islam, and the modern West used spherical trigonometry to chart the heavens and the Earth."--Jacket.

A Treatise on Spherical Trigonometry, and Its Application to Geodesy and Astronomy, with Numerous Examples

A Treatise on Spherical Trigonometry, and Its Application to Geodesy and Astronomy, with Numerous Examples
Author: John Casey
Publisher: Hervey Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2011-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1446056686

This early work on spherical trigonometry is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a comprehensive account of the subject and includes numerous examples and exercises. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in learning spherical trigonometry. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Monthly Review

Monthly Review
Author: George Edward Griffiths
Publisher:
Total Pages: 612
Release: 1768
Genre: Books
ISBN: