Taking Stars : Celestial Navigation from Argonauts to Astronauts
Subject
Astronomy
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Author
Peter Ifland
Subject Area
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
51.2 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
98-037829
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
527
Synopsis
This text focuses on the history of the development of hand-held celestial navigation instruments, offering descriptions of the tools used. It also includes a glossary of technical terms.