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The History of Celestial Navigation = Rise of the Royal Observatory and Nautical Almanacs /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The History of Celestial Navigation/ edited by P. Kenneth Seidelmann, Catherine Y. Hohenkerk.
Reminder of title:	Rise of the Royal Observatory and Nautical Almanacs /
other author:	Seidelmann, P. Kenneth.
Description:	XVII, 332 p. 81 illus., 56 illus. in color.online resource. :
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Observations, Astronomical. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43631-5
ISBN:	9783030436315

The History of Celestial Navigation = Rise of the Royal Observatory and Nautical Almanacs /
The History of Celestial NavigationRise of the Royal Observatory and Nautical Almanacs /[electronic resource] :edited by P. Kenneth Seidelmann, Catherine Y. Hohenkerk. - 1st ed. 2020. - XVII, 332 p. 81 illus., 56 illus. in color.online resource. - Historical & Cultural Astronomy,2509-310X. - Historical & Cultural Astronomy,.

This edited volume charts the history of celestial navigation over the course of five centuries. Written by a group of historians and scientists, it analyzes how competing navigation systems, technologies, and institutions emerged and developed, with a focus on the major players in the US and the UK. The history covers the founding of the Royal Observatory; the first printing of a Nautical Almanac; the founding of the US and UK Nautical Almanac Offices; the creation of international standards for reference systems and astronomical constants; and the impact of 20th century technology on the field, among other topics. Additionally, the volume analyzes the present role and status of celestial navigation, particularly with respect to modern radio and satellite navigation systems. With its diverse authorship and nontechnical language, this book will appeal to any reader interested in the history of science, technology, astronomy, and navigation over the ages.

ISBN: 9783030436315

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-030-43631-5doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

1254353
Observations, Astronomical.

LC Class. No.: QB4

Dewey Class. No.: 520

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