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The Lunarian or Seaman's Guide: Being a Practical Introduction to the Method of Ascertaining the Longitude at Sea, by Celestial Observations (1817)

The Lunarian or Seaman's Guide: Being a Practical Introduction to the Method of Ascertaining the Longitude at Sea, by Celestial Observations (1817)

Ward, E.

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ISBN10: 1162257938
ISBN13: 9781162257938
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Lunarian or Seaman's Guide, written by E. Ward and published in 1817, is a practical guide for sailors to learn how to determine their longitude at sea through celestial observations. The book begins with an introduction to the importance of longitude and the history of navigation. It then provides detailed instructions on how to use a lunar distance instrument, also known as a lunarian, to measure the angular distance between the moon and another celestial body. The book includes numerous tables and diagrams to aid in calculations and observations. The author also includes a section on the corrections needed for accurate measurements and how to apply them. The Lunarian or Seaman's Guide is a valuable resource for sailors and navigators who rely on celestial observations to determine their position at sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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