Barents, Willem, c1550 - 1597 (navigator and explorer)
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Book on nautical astronomy, 1774
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/288
Scope and Contents
A book concerning nautical astronomy, including finding longitude at sea by means of the Moon's distance from the fixed stars, illustrated by examples from 1774. The items include the astronomical observations of Willem Barents, 1596-1597; a comparative table of thermometer scales; and a list of flora.
Dates:
1774
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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