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Textbook On Navigation And Nautical Astronomy (1918)

Textbook On Navigation And Nautical Astronomy (1918)

Gill, James
Merrifield, Willie Venner

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1169347045
ISBN13: 9781169347045
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 2.23
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Textbook On Navigation And Nautical Astronomy (1918) by James Gill is a comprehensive guide to navigation and astronomy for sailors and navigators. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of navigation, the use of charts and maps, the calculation of latitude and longitude, and the use of celestial navigation.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of navigation and astronomy. The first section provides an overview of the principles of navigation, including the use of the compass and the sextant. The second section covers the use of charts and maps, including how to read and interpret them.The third section is devoted to the calculation of latitude and longitude, including the use of the sun, stars, and planets to determine a ship's position. The fourth section covers the use of celestial navigation, including the calculation of the ship's position using the stars and other celestial bodies.Throughout the book, Gill provides detailed explanations and examples to help readers understand the concepts and techniques of navigation and astronomy. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts being discussed.Overall, the Textbook On Navigation And Nautical Astronomy (1918) is an essential resource for anyone interested in navigation and astronomy, whether they are sailors, navigators, or simply curious about these topics.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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