Время и навигация: Нерассказанная история о том, как добраться из точки А в точку Б | Time and Navigation: The Untold Story of Getting from Here to There

Time and Navigation: The Untold Story of Getting from Here to There

2019

Overview

Discover the surprising connection between timekeeping and determining one's location. This book, a companion to the National Air and Space Museum exhibition, traces the history of navigation from early methods to modern technology. It explores how ancient observers used celestial changes and how mariners like the Vikings navigated without clocks. The evolution continued through the Age of Exploration with dead reckoning and celestial navigation, refined by instruments like sextants and marine chronometers.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of science and technology.
• Individuals curious about the development of navigation tools.
• Those fascinated by exploration and space travel.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781588346605
• Publisher: Random House (USA)
• Year: 2019
• Pages: 224