Publisher's Synopsis
Celestial Navigation: A Problem Manual is a comprehensive guide to celestial navigation, written by Walter Hadel. The book is designed to help sailors and navigators learn the fundamental principles of celestial navigation, which involves using the sun, moon, stars, and planets to determine a ship's position at sea. The book is organized into chapters that cover topics such as the celestial sphere, the sun, the moon, the planets, and the stars. Each chapter includes a series of problems that are designed to help readers practice and apply the concepts they have learned. The problems range in difficulty from basic to advanced, and include both multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Throughout the book, Hadel provides clear explanations of the concepts and techniques involved in celestial navigation, and includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the concepts. He also includes helpful tips and tricks for solving problems, as well as detailed solutions to all of the problems in the book. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced navigator, Celestial Navigation: A Problem Manual is an invaluable resource that will help you master the art of celestial navigation and navigate with confidence at sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
