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 ho

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Many books on celestial navigation take shortcuts in explaining concepts; incorrect diagrams and discussion are often used for the sake of moving the student al

Today travellers by land, sea and air take accurate navigation for granted but it was not always thus. The author, a highly experienced sailor, sets out to reco

This text focuses on the history of the development of hand-held celestial navigation instruments, offering descriptions of the tools used. It also includes a g