A Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy - Including the Theory of Compass Deviations - Prepared...

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W C P Muir

A Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy - Including the Theory of Compass Deviations - Prepared for Use as a Textbook for the U. S. Naval Academy

W C P Muir

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English

White Press
17 April 2019

History; Astronomy, space & time; Theoretical & mathematical astronomy; Geographical maps (specialist); Ships & shipping: general interest

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Celestial navigation refers to the ancient practice of position fixing that allows a navigator to move through a space without the need of estimated calculations to know what their position is. Usually, the Sun is used for this, but the Moon, Polaris, a planet, or one of the numerous other navigational stars can also be used. First published in 1918, this book contains a detailed guide to using astronomy for navigation at sea, originally published as a textbook to be used by the U. S. Naval Academy. Contents include: General Definitions , List of Navigational Instruments and Books Usually Provided , The Compass , The Earth's Magnetism and the Elements of that Magnetism , Finding the Deviation by Reciprocal Bearings, by Bearings of a Distant Object, by Time Azimuths, by Ranges , Mathematical Theory of Compass Deviations , etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

By: W C P Muir
Imprint: White Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 45mm
Weight: 993g
ISBN: 9781528712712
ISBN 10: 1528712714
Pages: 798
Publication Date: 17 April 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active