Publisher's Synopsis
""Tables For Facilitating The Determination Of The Latitude At Sea By The Simultaneous Altitudes Of Two Stars"" is a book written by Charles Frederick A. Shadwell in 1849. The book is a guide for sailors and navigators who need to determine their latitude at sea using the simultaneous altitudes of two stars. The tables provided in the book are designed to simplify the calculation process and make it more accurate. The author explains the theory and practice of determining latitude at sea and provides tables for the calculation of the altitude of the sun, moon, and stars. The book includes detailed instructions on how to use the tables and how to correct for errors. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in navigation and the history of maritime exploration.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.
