1883 The Stars NAVIGATION Nautical Astronomy Compass
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1883 The Stars NAVIGATION Nautical Astronomy Compass Rosser Illustrated MAPS
‘How to find the Stars’ is a practical guide for navigation utilizing the sky and astronomical charts to find longitude and latitude versus using a compass. William Rosser gives instruction how to find and recognize stars, definitions in Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, and solutions to various problems in navigation – problems pertaining to determining a ship’s position at sea including:
Time and the Error of the Compass
Sumner’s Method
Astronomical Navigation of the French
Pagel’s Method
A, B, and C Tables for finding Azimuth
Correcting Longitude in connection with sun, moon, planet, or stars
This 1883 edition includes numerous tables and illustrations with 4 folding charts bound at the end!
Item number: #12716
Price: $399
ROSSER, William Henry
How to find the Stars, and their use in determining latitude, longitude, and the error of the compass.
London: Norie & Wilson, [1883].
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], 70, [2]
4 folding plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~12.5in X 10in (32cm x 25.5cm)
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12716
‘How to find the Stars’ is a practical guide for navigation utilizing the sky and astronomical charts to find longitude and latitude versus using a compass. William Rosser gives instruction how to find and recognize stars, definitions in Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, and solutions to various problems in navigation – problems pertaining to determining a ship’s position at sea including:
Time and the Error of the Compass
Sumner’s Method
Astronomical Navigation of the French
Pagel’s Method
A, B, and C Tables for finding Azimuth
Correcting Longitude in connection with sun, moon, planet, or stars
This 1883 edition includes numerous tables and illustrations with 4 folding charts bound at the end!
Item number: #12716
Price: $399
ROSSER, William Henry
How to find the Stars, and their use in determining latitude, longitude, and the error of the compass.
London: Norie & Wilson, [1883].
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], 70, [2]
4 folding plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~12.5in X 10in (32cm x 25.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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