Navigation And Nautical Astronomy, Part 2

Containing The Investigations And Proofs Of The Principal Rules And Corrections, With Practical Examples (1859)

von Henry William Jeans

312 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, Part 2 is a book written by Henry William Jeans and published in 1859. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of navigation and nautical astronomy, specifically focusing on the investigations and proofs of the principal rules and corrections used in the field. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of navigation and nautical astronomy. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of navigation, including the use of charts, compasses, and sextants. The following chapters delve deeper into the specific techniques used in navigation, including the calculation of latitude and longitude, the measurement of time, and the use of celestial bodies for navigation.Throughout the book, practical examples are provided to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed. These examples are designed to help readers understand how to apply the principles of navigation and nautical astronomy in real-world situations. Overall, Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, Part 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of navigation and nautical astronomy. It provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques used in the field, and is an excellent resource for both beginners and experienced navigators alike.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.

• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Geowissenschaften Meteorologie und Klimatologie (Klimaforschung)
• ISBN: 9781437110999
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC