A Compleat Treatise of Practical Navigation Demonstrated From It's First Principles: Together With All the Necessary Tables; To Which Are Added, the . Their Application to Practice; Written for th

Archibald Patoun

ISBN 10: 0282699864 / ISBN 13: 9780282699864

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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• Title: A Compleat Treatise of Practical Navigation Demonstrated From It's First Principles: Together With All the Necessary Tables; To Which Are Added, the . Their Application to Practice; Written for th
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282699864
• ISBN 13: 9780282699864
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book delves into the principles of geography and astronomy, providing a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's structure and its place in the universe. The author explores the spherical shape of our planet, the movement of the Earth on its axis, and the resulting celestial phenomena. Through detailed explanations and engaging examples, the book unravels the concepts of latitude and longitude, the celestial equator, and the apparent motion of celestial bodies. It also examines the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the alternation of day and night, offering a clear and accessible introduction to these fundamental concepts.