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 Construction, Use, and Application to Navigation and Nautica

Thomas Kerigan

ISBN 10: 152851467X / ISBN 13: 9781528514675

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 662 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 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 Construction, Use, and Application to Navigation and Nautica
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 152851467X
• ISBN 13: 9781528514675
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book offers a comprehensive collection of astronomical and navigational tables compiled by the author for use in marine navigation. Initially published in 1817, it presents a versatile resource for naval officers and seafarers, as well as individuals with a passion for celestial navigation. The author draws upon his extensive experience as a navigator, practical astronomer, and hydrographer to provide precise calculations and data, covering a wide range of astronomical phenomena. These include solar and lunar eclipses, star positions, and planetary movements, all meticulously calculated for ease of use in practical navigation. The book's tables enable navigators to accurately determine their position at sea using celestial observations, making it an invaluable tool for safe and efficient seafaring.