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Hohenkerk, Catherine Y.

The history of celestial navigationrise of the Royal Observatory and nautical almanacs /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The history of celestial navigationedited by P. Kenneth Seidelmann, Catherine Y. Hohenkerk.
Reminder of title:	rise of the Royal Observatory and nautical almanacs /
other author:	Seidelmann, P. Kenneth.
Published:	Cham :Springer International Publishing :2020.
Description:	xvii, 332 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Nautical astronomyHistory.
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43631-5
ISBN:	9783030436315$q(electronic bk.)

The history of celestial navigationrise 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. - Cham :Springer International Publishing :2020. - xvii, 332 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm. - 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$q(electronic bk.)

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

884682
Nautical astronomy
--History.

LC Class. No.: VK559 / .H57 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 527

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