9781334031489 - A Complete Treatise of Practical Navigation, Demonstrated From It's First Principles: With All the Necessary Tables; To Which Are Added the Useful ... Application t... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing realm of Celestial Navigation, guiding readers through the art of determining their location using celestial bodies. It elucidates astronomical concepts such as the celestial sphere, motion of the Earth, timekeeping, and the principles of spherical trigonometry. The author comprehensively explains the methods of celestial navigation, including computations for altitude, declination, longitude, and latitude, providing clear instructions and practical examples throughout. This book stands as a valuable resource for sailors, navigators, and astronomy enthusiasts alike, offering readers the tools and techniques necessary to navigate their way through the vast expanse of the Earth's oceans using the celestial bodies as their guiding light. 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.