Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles

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Citation

Author: James Ferguson

Publication Location: London

Year: 1809

Item Location

Exhibit: Music of the Spheres

Section: Observational Astronomy

Summary

Ferguson’s books, orreries, clocks and mechanical devices were studied with interest by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine and William Herschel, among others.

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Theme(s): Astronomy, Scientific Instruments, Mathematics, Education

Chronological Period: 18th century

Geographical Region(s): Europe, England
Resource Type: Book