Publisher's Synopsis
Simplified Celestial Navigation by P.V.H. Weems is a comprehensive guide to celestial navigation, which is the art of finding one's position on the Earth's surface using the stars, moon, and planets. The book is designed to provide sailors, pilots, and navigators with a simplified and practical approach to celestial navigation, making it accessible to anyone with a basic understanding of mathematics and astronomy.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the celestial sphere, the use of sextants, the calculation of altitude and azimuth, and the determination of latitude and longitude. It also includes detailed instructions for sight reduction, which is the process of converting celestial observations into a position on a chart.Throughout the book, Weems uses clear and concise language to explain complex concepts, and provides numerous examples and diagrams to help readers understand the material. The book also includes practice exercises and sample problems to help readers develop their skills and confidence in celestial navigation.Overall, Simplified Celestial Navigation is an essential resource for anyone interested in mastering the art of celestial navigation, whether for practical or recreational purposes.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.
