The Chronometer's Companion: Or Perpetual Solar Almanac (1839)

By James Griffin

Book Overview

The Chronometer's Companion: Or Perpetual Solar Almanac is a book written by James Griffin in 1839. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of chronometers and the calculation of solar time. It includes detailed explanations of the principles of chronometry, as well as instructions for using chronometers to determine longitude at sea. The book also contains a perpetual solar almanac, which provides information on the positions of the sun, moon, and stars for every day of the year. This almanac is designed to be used in conjunction with a chronometer, allowing sailors to accurately calculate their position at sea. The Chronometer's Companion is an important historical document, providing insight into the development of navigation technology in the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, sailors, and anyone interested in the history of navigation.Containing The Sun�������s Declination, Right Ascension, And Equation Of Time To 1869.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116692274X
• ISBN13: 9781166922740
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"