The Elements of the Four Inner Planets and the Fundamental Constants of Astronomy; Supplement to the American Ephemeria and Nautical Almanac for 1897

This technical manual by astronomer Simon Newcomb serves as a supplement to the American Ephemeria and Nautical Almanac for 1897. Featuring detailed calculations of the fundamental constants of astronomy and the positions of the four inner planets, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in astronomy or celestial navigation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.