Heavenly mathematics the forgotten art of spherical trigonometry / Glen Van Brummelen.

Author/creator Van Brummelen, Glen
Format Electronic
Publication InfoPrinceton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press,
Descriptionxvi, 192 p., [8] p. col. plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
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Subjects

Contents Heavenly mathematics -- Exploring the sphere -- The ancient approach -- The medieval approach -- The modern approach: right-angled triangles -- The modern approach: oblique triangles -- Areas, angles, and polyhedra -- Stereographic projection -- Navigation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012023216
ISBN9780691148922 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691148929 (hardcover : alk. paper)