Sundials

Sundials
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 9780486140001
ISBN-13 : 0486140008
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Book Synopsis Sundials by : Albert Waugh

Download or read book Sundials written by Albert Waugh and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rigorous appraisal of sundial science includes mathematical treatment and pertinent astronomical background, plus a nontechnical treatment so simple that several of the dials can be built by children. 106 illustrations.


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