Heavenly Mathematics
Spherical trigonometry was at the heart of astronomy and ocean-going navigation for two millennia. This title 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.
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Spherical trigonometry was at the heart of astronomy and ocean-going navigation for two millennia. This title 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.
ISBN / EAN | 9780691148922 |
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Auteur | Van Brummelen, Glen |
Editeur | Princeton University Press |