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1872 - Zach, F. de.
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Zach, F. de. New and Corrected Tables of the Sun’s Motions, Derived from the Theory of Gravity and the Most Recent Observations. Accompanied by a new catalog of the principal fixed stars based on astronomical observations made in the years 1787–1790 at the Gotha Observatory. Gotha, C.W. Ettingen, 1792. Fine engraved frontispiece (observatory). (viii), 195, i pp. and 250 tables. 4°. Half-calf (marbled boards) with gilt spine and decoration. Frontispiece with faint water stains. Broad margins; a well-preserved and fine copy. A scarce first edition of Zach’s first book. D.S.B. XIV, p. 582: “The Duke of Saxe-Coburg built an observatory for him on the Seeberg near Gotha, and Zach remained in charge of it until 1806.... While on the Seeberg, Zach published a series of observations, as well as solar tables and star catalogs..." Poggendorff II, 1388; Roller/Goodman II, 602, 614. - 23.
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