Publisher's Synopsis
Tables For Facilitating The Determination Of The Latitude At Sea By The Simultaneous Altitudes Of Two Stars (1849) is a book written by Charles Frederick A. Shadwell. The book is a comprehensive guide for sailors and navigators, providing them with the necessary tools and tables to determine their latitude at sea using the simultaneous altitudes of two stars. The book includes detailed instructions on how to use the tables, as well as examples and exercises to help readers practice their navigation skills. The tables themselves are meticulously calculated and organized, making them easy to use and accurate. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in navigation, astronomy, or maritime history.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.