Sextants At Greenwich

Author : W. F. J. Mörzer Bruyns,Richard Dunn
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191608902

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Sextants at Greenwich by W. F. J. Mörzer Bruyns,Richard Dunn Pdf

Sextants at Greenwich consists of two main sections: The introductory chapters and the catalogue of navigating instruments of the National Maritime Museum. The first section gives a general overview of the history of celestial navigation with an emphasis on the instruments that were developed and used for that purpose, between about 1450 and the 1970s. The instruments in the catalogue form the main thread in these chapters. The catalogue consists of 347 entries of instruments for celestial navigation, the octants, sextants and related instruments preserved in the National Maritime Museum. Each entry includes the place of the object's origin, its maker, the object's date, inscriptions (by the maker and/or relating to an owner), the graduated scale, the instrument's dimensions and a general description that includes details such as used materials and detached parts. Finally the object's provenance (previous owners and/or users) and references to literature on its history and handling are given.

Author : Rebekah Higgitt,Richard Dunn,Peter Jones
Publisher : Springer
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781137520647

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Navigational Enterprises in Europe and its Empires, 1730–1850 by Rebekah Higgitt,Richard Dunn,Peter Jones Pdf

This book explores the development of navigation in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It examines the role of men of science, seamen and practitioners across Europe, and the realities of navigational practice, showing that old and new methods were complementary not exclusive, their use dependent on many competing factors.

Author : James Barnett,David Nicandri
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781772030617

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Arctic Ambitions by James Barnett,David Nicandri Pdf

While dreams of a passage proved illusory, Captain James Cook's journey produced some of the finest charts, collections, and anthropological observations of his career. It also helped establish British relations with Russia and opened the door to the hugely influential maritime fur trade. This collection of essays from an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars - including former Vancouver Maritime Museum executive director James P. Delgado and University of Alberta historian I.S. MacLaren - uses artifacts, charts, and records of the encounters between Native peoples and explorers to tell the story of this remarkable voyage.

Author : Alexander J. Kent,Doug Specht
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000834413

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The Routledge Handbook of Geospatial Technologies and Society by Alexander J. Kent,Doug Specht Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Geospatial Technologies and Society provides a relevant and comprehensive reference point for research and practice in this dynamic field. It offers detailed explanations of geospatial technologies and provides critical reviews and appraisals of their application in society within international and multi-disciplinary contexts as agents of change. The ability of geospatial data to transform knowledge in contemporary and future societies forms an important theme running throughout the entire volume. Contributors reflect on the changing role of geospatial technologies in society and highlight new applications that represent transformative directions in society and point towards new horizons. Furthermore, they encourage dialogue across disciplines to bring new theoretical perspectives on geospatial technologies, from neurology to heritage studies. The international contributions from leading scholars and influential practitioners that constitute the Handbook provide a wealth of critical examples of these technologies as agents of change in societies around the globe. The book will appeal to advanced undergraduates and practitioners interested or engaged in their application worldwide.

Author : Adriana Craciun
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137443793

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The Material Cultures of Enlightenment Arts and Sciences by Adriana Craciun Pdf

In this book the eighteenth century Enlightenment receives an important reassessment, using an astonishing range of materials and objects drawn from Europe and beyond, including artefacts from India and China, West Africa and Polynesia. A series of authoritative essays written by experts in the field explores the full range of material culture in the long eighteenth century, raising crucial questions about notions of property and invention, homely and commercial lives. The book also includes a series of well-illustrated exhibits, a startling and provocative assemblage of objects from the Enlightenment world, each accompanied by expert commentaries. The collection of essays and exhibits is the result of collaborative debate by scholars from Europe and north America, who have together worked on the cross-disciplinary importance of material history in making sense of how past society was fundamentally transformed through the world of goods.

Author : George Drower
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780752468051

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Sails, Skippers and Sextants by George Drower Pdf

'The inventions, the innovations, the stories, the surprises. A combination of history, reference and entertainment – something for every seafarer and many others too.' - Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. People have been sailing for thousands of years, but we've come some distance from longboats and clippers. How did we arrive here? In fifty tales of inventors and innovations, Sails, Skippers and Sextants looks at the history of one of our most enjoyable pastimes, from the monarch who pioneered English yachting to the engineer who invented sailboards. The stories are sometimes inspiring, usually amusing and often intriguing – so grab your lifejacket, it's going to be quite an adventure.

Author : John Lankford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136508349

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History of Astronomy by John Lankford Pdf

This Encyclopedia traces the history of the oldest science from the ancient world to the space age in over 300 entries by leading experts.

Author : W. H. Simms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Navigation
ISBN : OXFORD:590911664

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The Sextant and Its Applications by W. H. Simms Pdf

Author : William H. SIMMS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018199971

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The Sextant and Its Applications; Including the Correction of Observations for Instrumental Errors, and the Determination of Latitude, Time, and Longitude, by Various Methods by William H. SIMMS Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422372723

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Proceedings, American Philosophical Society (vol. 144, no. 2, 2000) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mike Rendell
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473886124

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Trailblazing Georgians by Mike Rendell Pdf

Other books deal with the men under the spotlight of fame – the ‘lead singers’ of the Industrial Revolution. What this book tries to do is to focus on the ‘other boys in the band’ – the less famous inventors, artists, engineers and industrialists who played their part in the enormous changes that occurred in the eighteenth century. You will not find James Watt, Josiah Wedgwood or Richard Arkwright – they have hogged the limelight long enough. Instead, you will meet the men who made their mark and then faded into obscurity – the man who came up with Sheffield Plate (Boulsover) and helped bring silver decorative ware into the reach of the general public; the man who heralded the development of costume jewellery by using an alloy resembling gold (Pinchbeck); the men who used papier-mache strong enough to make chairs, and versatile enough to make lacquer-ware as fine as anything found in China (Baskerville and Clay). It is a book about scientists and engineers operating in areas which were completely new – Smeaton in civil engineering, Maudslay in machine tool manufacture, Repton in landscape gardening and Bakewell in the selective breeding of animals. It is also about entertainers like Astley, who introduced variety acts into circus performances – the forerunner of modern mass entertainment. It features J.J. Merlin, a clockmaker who inspired the young Babbage to develop an interest in the field of computing. These artists, scientists, inventors and industrialists all feature because, by some quirk of fate, they have never received the acclaim which they deserve.

Author : Nathaniel Bowditch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nautical astronomy
ISBN : UCSD:31822038688479

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American Practical Navigator by Nathaniel Bowditch Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11826533

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The American practical navigator by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nathaniel Bowditch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Nautical astronomy
ISBN : PRNC:32101015880691

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The American Practical Navigator by Nathaniel Bowditch Pdf

Author : George C. Bennett
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780071818629

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The Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator, 2007-2011 Edition by George C. Bennett Pdf

Your All-in-One Navigation Tool Kit Celestial navigation remains an essential skill for every mariner who ventures out of sight of land. In this era of electronic navigation, it is the perfect backup system, enabling you to determine your position when the GPS malfunctions or your boat loses electrical power. Here in one volume is every bit of information you need to understand the process, take sights, and find your location anywhere in the world. Compiled for beginning and experienced celestial navigators alike, and elegantly designed on the assumption that 1-mile precision is perfectly adequate for backup navigation, this handy volume replaces $300 worth and thousands of pages of guides, tables, and almanacs. The Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator includes: A clear, concise primer/refresher that explains the entire process A five-year nautical almanac (2007–2011) for determining precise star, sun, moon, and planet locations at the time of sighting A star finder Sight reduction tables for crunching the numbers and producing a fix anywhere in the world "The only complete self-contained work available. When your electronic navigation fails, 'steering by the stars' will guide you safely to your destination."—Sydney Afloat (Australia)