Edmond Halley
charting the heavens and the seas
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Word Count
135,000 words, Guess
Page Count
540 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL666896M
- ISBN-100198500319
- OCLC Control Number504202425
- OCLC Control Numberedmondhalleychar0000cook
- Library of Congress Control Number97012596
and 2 more
- LibraryThing606592
- Goodreads3361976
Classifications
- DDC520/.92
- LCCQB36.H25 C66 1998
Description
Edmond Halley (1656-1742), MA, LLD, FRS, Capt. RN, Savilian Professor of Geometry and Astronomer Royal, stands pre-eminent among Oxford, English, and European scientists. Now more widely known for his prediction of the return of "his" comet, Halley discovered the proper motion of stars, made important studies of the moon's motion, and his investigations of the Earth's magnetic field and of tides were unrivalled for centuries. His prediction of the transit of Venus led to Cook's voyage to Tahiti. He was far more than a cloistered academic; his exploits as a naval captain led to perilous adventures, and he was also a notable servant of the State. Much material about his eventful career has come to light in recent years, making this a timely new account of the life, scientific interests, and continuing influence of this engaging and adventurous scholar.
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