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Method Of Finding The Longitude, Meridian, Time, Culmination Of The Fixed Stars, And The Variation Of The Compass, At Sea Or On Land (1823)

Method Of Finding The Longitude, Meridian, Time, Culmination Of The Fixed Stars, And The Variation Of The Compass, At Sea Or On Land (1823)

John Tyrrell Baylee

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781120645463
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''Method of Finding the Longitude, Meridian, Time, Culmination of the Fixed Stars, and the Variation of the Compass, at Sea or on Land'' is a book written by John Tyrrell Baylee and first published in 1823. The book is a comprehensive guide for sailors, navigators, and astronomers, providing a detailed explanation of various methods for determining longitude, meridian, time, and other important navigational and astronomical factors. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific topic related to navigation and astronomy. The first chapter discusses the history of navigation and the importance of finding longitude. The following chapters provide detailed explanations of various methods for determining longitude, including the lunar distance method, the timekeeper method, and the method of lunar occultations. The book also includes chapters on determining meridian, time, and the culmination of fixed stars, as well as a chapter on the variation of the compass. Each chapter provides step-by-step instructions for performing the calculations necessary for navigation and includes examples and illustrations to aid in understanding. Overall, ''Method of Finding the Longitude, Meridian, Time, Culmination of the Fixed Stars, and the Variation of the Compass, at Sea or on Land'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in navigation, astronomy, or maritime history. Its detailed explanations and practical advice make it a useful guide for sailors and navigators, while its historical context and scientific explanations make it an interesting read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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