The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1010
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750301473

Professor Eric Forbes left behind at his death an important collection of the letters of John Flamsteed (1646-1719), First Astronomer Royal. A leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars all over the world touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. A detailed, scholarly work of reference, The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal: Volume 1 is an essential guide to the exciting developments in scientific thinking that occurred during the seventeenth century. It supplements the published correspondence of Isaac Newton and Henry Oldenburg, and will be an invaluable research tool, not only for historians of astronomy, but also for researchers examining how scientific thought developed.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1114
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750307635

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed discusses this leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, presents his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars all over the world, and touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. This book, the last volume of the set, contains his letters from number 901 to 1515.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1038
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482268892

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed discusses this leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, presents his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars all over the world, and touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. This book, the last volume of the set, contains his let

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1194
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750303910

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed: The First Astronomer Royal, Volume Two contains the letters Flamsteed wrote and received from June 1682 to the spring of 1703. A leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. Some of these exchanges involved established correspondents, chiefly Newton and Wallis, but members of a younger generation, such as Stephen Gray, William Derham, and Abraham Sharp, appear with increasing frequency, especially after 1700.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal - 3 Volume Set

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal - 3 Volume Set
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750308199

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed: The First Astronomer Royal, Three Volume Set explores the work of Flamsteed through his letters. The first volume serves as an essential guide to the exciting developments in scientific thinking that occurred during the seventeenth century by supplementing the published correspondence of Isaac Newton and Henry Oldenburg. It will be an invaluable research tool, not only for historians of astronomy, but also for researchers examining how scientific thought developed. The second volume contains the letters Flamsteed wrote and received from June 1682 to the spring of 1703. A leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. Some of these exchanges involved established correspondents, chiefly Newton and Wallis, but members of a younger generation, such as Stephen Gray, William Derham, and Abraham Sharp, appear with increasing frequency, especially after 1700. The last volume of the set includes letters from 451 to 1250.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 955
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750301473

Professor Eric Forbes left behind at his death an important collection of the letters of John Flamsteed (1646-1719), First Astronomer Royal. A leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars all over the world touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. A detailed, scholarly work of reference, The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal: Volume 1 is an essential guide to the exciting developments in scientific thinking that occurred during the seventeenth century. It supplements the published correspondence of Isaac Newton and Henry Oldenburg, and will be an invaluable research tool, not only for historians of astronomy, but also for researchers examining how scientific thought developed.

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed, The First Astronomer Royal
Author: Eric Gray Forbes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1038
Release: 2001-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750307635

The Correspondence of John Flamsteed discusses this leading figure in the final phases of the seventeenth-century scientific revolution, presents his extensive correspondence with 129 British and foreign scholars all over the world, and touches on many of the scientific discussions of the day. This book, the last volume of the set, contains his letters from number 901 to 1515.