Heavenly mathematics: the forgotten art of spherical trigonometry
Auteur :
Van Brummelen, Glen
Éditeur :
Van Brummelen, Glen
ISBN :
9780691148922
Date de publication :
11 janv. 2013
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
514 g
Format :
book
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.