Excerpt from Mathematical Instruments, Vol. 3: Their Construction, Adjustment, Testing, and Use; Surveying and Astronomical Instruments; Including, I. Instruments Used for Determining the Geometrical Features of a Portion of Ground; II. Instruments Employed in Astronomical Observations
The Author 18 again bound to mention his obligations to Messrs. Elliott, who have kindly supplied several of the woodcuts that illustrate the volume, and to Messrs. Parkes and Son of Birmingham, who sent him a large number of instruments for inspection, among which were the Drawing and Mining Levels, described at pp.
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Excerpt from Mathematical Instruments, Vol. 3: Their Construction, Adjustment, Testing, and Use; Surveying and Astronomical Instruments; Including, I. Instruments Used for Determining the Geometrical Features of a Portion of Ground; II. Instruments Employed in Astronomical Observations
The Author 18 again bound to mention his obligations to Messrs. Elliott, who have kindly supplied several of the woodcuts that illustrate the volume, and to Messrs. Parkes and Son of Birmingham, who sent him a large number of instruments for inspection, among which were the Drawing and Mining Levels, described at pp.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive exploration of surveying and astronomical instruments and the techniques associated with them. As such, this volume makes up the third installment within a series of texts dedicated to mathematical instruments. The author, an authority on mathematical instruments, provides a rich historical context for the development and refinement of these tools, tracing their evolution through meticulous research. The author presents a comprehensive view of the subject matter, encompassing instruments used for measuring both horizontal and vertical distances, as well as the angle-measuring tools involved in astronomy. A detailed discussion on the theory of the instruments is provided, as well as the adjustments needed to ensure their precise functioning. The author elucidates concepts with the help of clear diagrams and figures throughout the text. This book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, instrument makers, astronomers, surveyors, and historians of science, providing a comprehensive and well-researched reference guide to these important tools and techniques. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243088058_0
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