The British Mariner's Assistant: A Practical Introduction To Finding The Longitude At Sea, By Lunar Observations (1817)

by Thomas Evans

Book Overview

The British Mariner's Assistant, written by Thomas Evans in 1817, is a practical guide for sailors on how to determine longitude at sea using lunar observations. The book provides detailed instructions on how to use a sextant, calculate lunar distances, and make corrections for various factors that could affect the accuracy of the observations. It also includes tables and diagrams to aid in the calculations. The author emphasizes the importance of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120873088
• ISBN13: 9781120873088
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"