Navigation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harold Jacoby

9780364581889: Navigation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0364581883 ISBN 13: 9780364581889

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Navigate the seas with confidence using time-tested star and sun sighting methods, explained in clear, practical terms.

This nonfiction guide presents celestial navigation for the modern reader in two accessible parts. The first part offers a broad, non-mathematical overview, while the second provides extended, elementary mathematical notes for deeper study. It is designed so the general reader can grasp the ideas without getting lost in formulas, and students can follow the complete sequence for a fuller understanding. The book is richly illustrated with plates and diagrams to help you visualize concepts on real seas and charts.

The book aims to build a solid practical foundation for navigation, blending traditional techniques with the latest insights in the field. It emphasizes practical observations, chart plotting, and the steps needed to determine a ship’s position with confidence, using common instruments and reference materials.

Foundations of celestial navigation explained in plain language for beginners
How to observe the sun and stars, and how those observations translate to position
Techniques for plotting your ship’s place on charts and using navigational tables
Guidance on instruments like sextants and the role of nautical almanacs

Ideal for readers curious about nautical science, aspiring navigators, and anyone seeking a reliable, approachable introduction to the craft.

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