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The History of Celestial Navigation : Rise of the Royal Observatory and Nautical Almanacs / edited by P. Kenneth Seidelmann, Catherine Y. Hohenkerk.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Physics and Astronomy (SpringerNature-11651)
- Historical & cultural astronomy 2509-310X
- Historical & Cultural Astronomy, 2509-310X
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Astronomy--Observations.
- Astronomy.
- History.
- Geographic information systems.
- Technology--History.
- Technology.
- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
- History of Science.
- Geographical Information Systems/Cartography.
- History of Technology.
- Local Subjects:
- Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.
- History of Science.
- Geographical Information Systems/Cartography.
- History of Technology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XVII, 332 pages) : 81 illustrations, 56 illustrations in color.
- Edition:
- First edition 2020.
- Contained In:
- Springer Nature eBook
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.
- System Details:
- text file PDF
- Summary:
- 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.
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 978-3-030-43631-5
- 9783030436315
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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