Steven Wepster

Between Theory and Observations (eBook, PDF)

Tobias Mayer's Explorations of Lunar Motion, 1751-1755

• Format: PDF

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer New York
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. November 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781441913142
• Artikelnr.: 37338122

Inhaltsangabe

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List of Figures. List of Displays.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The quest for lunar theory.- 3. The poineer's work.- 4. A manual to the tables.- 5. Theoria Lunae .- 6. The Horrocks legacy.- 7. Multisteps in the Theoria Lunae .- 8. Hausbackene Combinationen.- 9. Some aspects of model fitting.- 10. Concluding observations.- Appendix A. Lunar equations: versions and aliases.- Appendix B. Spreadsheet contents.- Appendix C. Manuscript sources.- References.- Index.

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From the reviews: "Tobias Mayer, whose work on lunar motion is the subject of this book by Steven Wepster ... . Wepster provides evidence to show that his work on lunar tables is also based upon Newton's attempts. ... I think that the only way to gain insight into the intricacies of his lunar tables is to study this unique and interesting book. ... of interest to historians of mathematics and astronomers. ... no other book that researches this topic so thoroughly as this one by Stephen Wepster." (Peter Ruane, The Mathematical Association of America, May, 2010) "The present study investigates the evolution of Tobias Mayer's lunar theory and tables. ... Mayer's technique of adjusting the coefficients of his lunar tables to fit an extensive collection of observational data is examined in detail, and it is clear that his efforts were unprecedented. This volume will be warmly welcomed not only by those who are interested in the historical development of the theory of lunar motion but also by historians of mathematics and astronomy." (William R. Shea, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010 j)