2004 Atlantic Boating Almanac
2004 Atlantic Boating Almanac

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Publisher: ProStar Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 592

ISBN-13: 9781577855040

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2004 Atlantic Boating Almanac Volume 4 covers the Eastern United States coastline from the St. Johns River, Florida to Key West, Florida and the Bahamas. Within this text is information covering U.S. coast piloting, tide and current tables, electronics, maps and charts, weather, navigation, and first aid.

2004 Pacific Boating Almanac
2004 Pacific Boating Almanac

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Publisher: ProStar Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 9781577855002

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2004 PBA: Pacific Northwest, Volume 1 covers Oregon and the Columbia River, Washington coast, Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, and British Columbia up through Vancouver Island. Within the text is information about U.S. coastal piloting, tide and current tables, electronics, maps and charts, weather, navigation, and first aid.

The History of Celestial Navigation
The History of Celestial Navigation

Author: P. Kenneth Seidelmann

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-29

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 3030436314

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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.