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The Chronometer’s Companion

The Chronometer’s Companion

James Griffin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120737311
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The Chronometer’s Companion: Or Perpetual Solar Almanac is a book written by James Griffin in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of chronometers and their application in navigation. It includes detailed instructions on how to use a chronometer, how to calculate longitude and latitude, and how to navigate using the stars and the sun. The book also contains a perpetual solar almanac, which provides information on the positions of the sun, moon, and planets for any given day of the year. This almanac is designed to be used in conjunction with a chronometer to aid in navigation. The Chronometer’s Companion is a valuable resource for sailors, navigators, and anyone interested in the history of navigation.Containing The Sun�������s Declination, Right Ascension, And Equation Of Time To 1869.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.

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