Mackay, Andrew 1760-1809
Mackay, Andrew, 17..-18.., mathématicien
Mackay, Andrew, 1758-1809
Andrew Mackay Scottish mathematician
Mackay, Andrew 17..-18.
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Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics. To which are added, a plain method of finding the distances of all the planets from the sun, by the transit of Venus over the sun's disc, in the year 1761. An account of Mr. Horrox's observation of the transit of Venus, in the year 1639 : and, of the distances of all the planets from the sun, as deduced from observations of the transit in 1761. By James Ferguson, F.R.S. The twelfth edition : improved and corrected by Andrew MacKay, .... | |
The commencement of the nineteenth century : determined upon unerring principles. By Andrew Mackay, LL.D. F.R.S. Edin. etc. | |
The description and use of the sliding rule, in the mensuration of wood, stone, bales, etc. Also, the description of the ship-carpenters sliding rule, and its use applied to the construction of masts, yards, etc. By Andrew Mackay, L.L.D. F.R.S. Edin. etc. | |
The theory and practice of finding the longitude at sea or land, 1793: |