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

by Thomas Evans

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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"

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