ISBN: 9781334033797 - altitude tables computed for intervals of four minutes between the parallels of latitude 31° and 60, and parallels of declination 0 and 24: designed ... hour angles, without logarithmic computation (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book showcases the technical side of celestial navigation, presenting tables and instructions for determining a ship's latitude and longitude when stars and the sun are visible. The author, an expert in navigation, draws on centuries of maritime history and explains the underlying principles that govern accurate navigation in the pre-digital age. With detailed explanations and step-by-step guidance, the author covers a wide range of celestial bodies, including the sun, the moon, and stars of different magnitudes. The book provides tables of star positions and altitudes, as well as formulas and calculations for determining a ship's position with precision. The author also discusses practical considerations such as weather conditions and the use of instruments like the sextant and the chronometer. This book offers valuable insights into the intricate art of celestial navigation, a technique that played a crucial role in maritime exploration, trade, and warfare throughout history. By presenting the methods and calculations involved, the author sheds light on the complexities of determining a ship's location at sea, highlighting the ingenuity and skill required of navigators in the pre-digital age. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…