Navigation And Nautical Astronomy, Part 2: Containing The Investigations And Proofs Of The Principal Rules And Corrections, With Practical Examples (1

By Henry William Jeans

Book Overview

""Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, Part 2"" by Henry William Jeans is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of navigation and nautical astronomy. This book is the second part of a two-part series and focuses on the investigations and proofs of the principal rules and corrections, with practical examples.The author begins by introducing the basic concepts of navigation, including latitude, longitude, and the use of the sextant. He then goes on to explain the various methods of determining the position of a ship at sea, such as dead reckoning, celestial navigation, and the use of navigational instruments.The book also covers the principles of nautical astronomy, including the use of the sun, moon, and stars for navigation. The author provides detailed explanations of the various calculations involved in determining the position of a ship, including the correction of errors due to refraction and parallax.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous practical examples and exercises to help readers understand the concepts and techniques of navigation and nautical astronomy. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the various calculations and procedures involved in navigation.Overall, ""Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, Part 2"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning the principles and techniques of navigation and nautical astronomy. Whether you are a sailor, navigator, or simply interested in the history and science of navigation, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to this fascinating subject.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164909851
• ISBN13: 9781164909859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"