Self-Instruction in the Practice and Theory of Navigation, Vol. 2 of 2

Langue : anglais

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

133233041X / 9781332330416

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Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive guide to celestial navigation techniques for sailors. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of astronomy and spherical trigonometry to advanced techniques such as Sumner lines and stellar navigation. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with plenty of examples and illustrations to help the reader understand the concepts. It is an essential read for any sailor who wants to master the art of celestial navigation. The book begins with an overview of the history of celestial navigation, from its early beginnings to the present day. The author then discusses the basic principles of astronomy, including the celestial sphere, the Earth's rotation, and the movement of the stars. He then introduces spherical trigonometry, which is the mathematical tool used to solve celestial navigation problems. The rest of the book is devoted to specific celestial navigation techniques. The author covers topics such as taking star sights, using a sextant, and calculating latitude and longitude. He also discusses the use of Sumner lines and stellar navigation, which are advanced techniques that can be used to improve the accuracy of celestial navigation. This book is an invaluable resource for any sailor who wants to learn more about celestial navigation. It is a comprehensive and well -written guide that covers all the essential topics. With its clear explanations and helpful illustrations, this book is an essential read for any sailor who wants to master the art of celestial navigation. 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.…

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Titre
Self-Instruction in the Practice and Theory of Navigation, Vol. 2 of 2
Auteur
Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin Dunraven
Éditeur
Forgotten Books
Année de publication
2018
État de l'article
New
Type de livre
print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
133233041X
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781332330416
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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