Atlas Ouranios, the Coelestial Atlas, or a New Ephemeris for the Year of Our Lord 1799, Being the Third After Bissextile, or Leap-Year: Wherein Are Contained the Heliocentrick and Geocentrick Places o

Explore the celestial map for the year 1799 and glimpse how early astronomy organized the heavens.This edition presents Atlas Ouranios, the Coelestial Atlas, or a New Ephemeris for the Year of Our Lord 1799. It outlines the heliocentric and geocentric places of the planets, the eclipses of the luminaries, and other notable phenomena expected during the year. Rich with tables and reference data, this antique volume captures how scholars tracked the skies and tied celestial events to calendar time.Planetary positions and motions described for the year 1799 Schedules of eclipses and other celestial events Consolidated tables and explanatory data from the period Context for historical astronomy and navigation practices Ideal for history and science enthusiasts, antique book lovers, and collectors of old almanacs.