Chapman, Allan, 1946- Dividing the circle : the development of critical angular measurement in astronomy, 1500-1850 / Allan Chapman.

Chapman, Allan, 1946-

Dividing the circle : the development of critical angular measurement in astronomy, 1500-1850 / Allan Chapman.

Spherical astronomy -- History.

Angles (Geometry) -- Measurement -- History.

Coordinates -- Measurement -- History.

Astronomical instruments -- History.

Astronomers.