This classic work of astronomy provides a detailed explanation of the principles of lunar motion, based on the theories of universal gravitation. Stockwell provides a comprehensive overview of the laws of planetary motion and the equations of motion, as well as a detailed discussion of the lunar orbit and the moon's motion relative to the earth. This is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the science of astronomy, and remains an important work in the history of the subject.

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