The Complete Mathematical and General Navigation Tables, Vol. 2 of 2: Including Every Table Required With the Nautical Almanac in Finding the Latitude and Longitude; With an Explanation of Their Const - Hardcover

Thomas Kerigan

9780265905685: The Complete Mathematical and General Navigation Tables, Vol. 2 of 2: Including Every Table Required With the Nautical Almanac in Finding the Latitude and Longitude; With an Explanation of Their Const

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ISBN 10: 0265905680 ISBN 13: 9780265905685

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master navigation tools for finding latitude and longitude

Explore a comprehensive 19th‑century reference that pairs large tables with practical instruction for using celestial data, trigonometry, and nautical astronomy in navigation.

This edition compiles essential tables and explanations for calculating positions at sea, combining the Nautical Almanac with trigonometric methods. It’s designed for mariners and students who want a grounded, practical reference that can be used alongside navigational instruments.

Learn how to convert longitude and time, and apply parallax and altitude corrections at sea.
See step‑by‑step methods for reducing sun, moon, and planetary positions to a given time and meridian.
Access extensive tables that support latitude and longitude determinations, meridional parts, and star data.
Find guidance on auxiliary calculations, time corrections, and voyage planning using historical navigation techniques.

Ideal for readers of maritime history and students studying classical navigation methods who value detailed tables and practical, experience‑based instruction.

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