ISBN: 9780282779283 - Tables for Azimuths, Great-circle Sailing, and Reduction to the Meridian: With a New and Up to any Hours and Body to Above Hours from Meridian (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of azimuth and ex-meridian tables, providing a comprehensive resource for sailors and navigators. The author has meticulously calculated and organized these tables to aid in the precise determination of celestial body positions, a skill essential for accurate navigation, especially before the advent of GPS. The tables cover a wide range of latitudes, from the equator to the poles, and include data for a multitude of celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and various stars. These tables simplify the complex calculations involved in determining a ship's position, enabling navigators to quickly and accurately fix their location at sea. The author's dedication to accuracy and the extensive scope of these tables make this book an indispensable tool for anyone seeking to master the art of celestial navigation. 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.…