1650 – Astronomy Tables – Andrea Argoli | Famous Mathematics & Ephemerides

Written by 17th-century Italian mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer Andrea Argoli, Primi mobilis tabvlæ Andreae Argoli contains daily observations of planets and moons, building upon the work of Tycho Brahe. Argoli’s ephemerides—tables that give the trajectory of naturally occurring astronomical objects and artificial satellites in the sky—and study of logarithms remain his most notable contributions to the field of astronomy, though his interest in applying his findings to astrology kept him from receiving widespread acclaim.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Primi mobilis tabvlæ Andreae Argoli
• Author(s): Andrea Argoli
• Publisher: Typis Heredum P. Frambotti, Patavii
• Edition: 1667 edition.
• Binding: Full vellum
• Format: (4to), 2 volumes
• Size: 9 in x 7 in (23 cm x 18 cm)
• Collation:
  • Vol 1: 95 p; 757 p
  • Vol 2: 995 p
• Illustrations: 2 engravings
• Contents Include:
  • Astronomical tables and ephemerides
  • Planetary and lunar observations
  • Mathematical calculations related to celestial motion

Condition:

Good. Full vellum binding shows staining and wear at hinges and corners. Text block remains secure. Pages show age toning throughout.

Why Collect This?

• Includes ephemerides based on planetary observation
• 17th century astronomical tables by Andrea Argoli

Item Number: #50303