This book explores the development of celestial navigation from its origins to its fruition in the 18th century. The author traces the history of celestial navigation from its early use by the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Arabs, through its refinement by Portuguese and Spanish explorers, to its eventual establishment as a precise science. The book provides a detailed account of the instruments and techniques used in celestial navigation, and examines the impact of these advances on exploration and trade. The author also explores the role of celestial navigation in the development of modern astronomy and physics. The book concludes by discussing the legacy of celestial navigation and its continued importance in the 21st century.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of celestial navigation from its origins to its fruition in the 18th century. The author traces the history of celestial navigation from its early use by the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Arabs, through its refinement by Portuguese and Spanish explorers, to its eventual establishment as a precise science. The book provides a detailed account of the instruments and techniques used in celestial navigation, and examines the impact of these advances on exploration and trade. The author also explores the role of celestial navigation in the development of modern astronomy and physics. The book concludes by discussing the legacy of celestial navigation and its continued importance in the 21st century. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781334485169_0
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