A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solution of problems in navigation, the 4. shewing by the globes the solution of astrological problemes, the 5. shewing by the globes the solution of gnomonical problemes, the 6. shewing by the globes the solution of of [sic] spherical triangles : more fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes : and that so plainly and methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences / by Joseph Moxon ; whereunto is added Antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the coelestial globe, collected from Dr. Hood ; as also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie.

Example, for a Star.

I take Hircus aforesaid, and bring it to the Meridian, and find 45. degrees 40. minutes comprehended on the Meridian between the Equinoctial and the Star Hircus. And because Hircus is on the North side the Equinoctial; Therefore I say, Hircus hath North Declination 45. degrees 40. min. Do the like for any other point on the Globe proposed.

But Note, The Right Ascension and Declination of the Sun al∣ters dayly; for in twelve Moneths he runs through every degree of Right Ascension, and in three Moneths to his greatest Decli∣nation: But the Right Ascension and Declination of the Stars is scarce perceiveable for some Years: Yet have they also an alter∣ation of Right Ascension and Declination: For, those Stars

that have but few degrees of Right Ascension, will in process of Time have many; and those Stars between the Tropick that have North Declination, will in length of Time have South De∣clination; and the contrary (as shall be more fully shewed hereafter:) For, the Stars moving upon the Poles of the Eclip∣tick go forwards in Longitude one whole Degree in 70½ Years (as hath been shewed before, Book 1. Chap. 3. Sect. 3.) and so alter both their Right Ascension, and Declination; as may be seen by this following Table of Right Ascensions and Declina∣tions of 100. of the most eminent fixed Stars, Calculated by Tycho Brahe, for the Years 1600. and 1670. which I have in∣serted; partly, because by it you may see the differences of their Right Ascensions and Declinations in 70½ Years; and partly to Accomodate those that may have occasion to know their Right Ascensions and Declinations neerer than the Globe can shew them.