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Page 171
3 have been since given , and the author of this paper compares their different
degrees of accuracy . He is enabled to make this comparison by means of two
series , investigated a priori , for the excentric and true anomaly ; which series
serve ...
3 have been since given , and the author of this paper compares their different
degrees of accuracy . He is enabled to make this comparison by means of two
series , investigated a priori , for the excentric and true anomaly ; which series
serve ...
Page 172
It is remarkable that , of the two practical solutions given by Sir Isaac Newton , the
second , which was preferred by its great author , is not suisiciently exact for the
present state of astronomy : whereas the first , with some alterations , is superior ...
It is remarkable that , of the two practical solutions given by Sir Isaac Newton , the
second , which was preferred by its great author , is not suisiciently exact for the
present state of astronomy : whereas the first , with some alterations , is superior ...
Page 173
This solution , therefore , of Kepler's problem is complete , but the practice of it ,
particularly as given by the author , is not so con , venient in the planetary orbs as
other methods . ' After having examined the several methods , Mr , B. gives one ...
This solution , therefore , of Kepler's problem is complete , but the practice of it ,
particularly as given by the author , is not so con , venient in the planetary orbs as
other methods . ' After having examined the several methods , Mr , B. gives one ...
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