Volume relating to navigational and related astronomical problems

Made:
1781
maker:
Bayly, William

Includes sections on construction of Gunter's Quadrant; Dials - construction of sundials, horizontal or wall dials at various planes; projection of spheres; use of compass; tacking to starboard and larboard; making charts; variations of the compass; description and uses of instruments used in navigation and astronomy; astronomical definitions and problems; information on constellations and planets.

Details

Extent:
215
335
Identifier:
MS/0424
Access:
Open Access