Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Navigation And Nautical Astronomy In Theory And Practice (1882)

Navigation And Nautical Astronomy In Theory And Practice (1882)

Young, John Radford

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1167004264
ISBN13: 9781167004261
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Navigation And Nautical Astronomy In Theory And Practice is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Radford Young in 1882. The book covers the principles of navigation and nautical astronomy, providing a detailed explanation of the methods used for determining a ship's position at sea. The book begins with an overview of the basics of navigation, including the use of charts, compasses, and sextants. It then delves into the principles of nautical astronomy, covering topics such as the celestial sphere, the positions of the stars and planets, and the use of astronomical observations for determining latitude and longitude. Throughout the book, Young provides practical examples and exercises to help readers apply the concepts they have learned. He also includes numerous tables and diagrams to aid in calculations and visualizations. Navigation And Nautical Astronomy In Theory And Practice is a valuable resource for sailors, navigators, and anyone interested in the history and principles of navigation. It provides a thorough understanding of the methods used for navigating at sea, and is a testament to the importance of nautical astronomy in the development of modern navigation techniques.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.

2 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All