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Explore five centuries of maritime history with this scholarly volume from Springer. This book provides a detailed look at how celestial navigation evolved through changing technologies and competing systems. By bringing together insights from historians and scientists, the text explains the development of the major institutions that shaped how sailors traveled the seas. Readers will follow the timeline from the founding of the Royal Observatory to the creation of international standards for astronomical constants. The narrative focuses on the significant developments in both the US and the UK, including the first printing of a Nautical Almanac and the establishment of dedicated Nautical Almanac Offices. This work is an essential resource for those interested in the cultural and scientific history of astronomy and the tools used to navigate the globe.

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Comprehensive historical timeline covering five centuries of celestial navigation development.

Expert analysis from a diverse group of professional historians and scientists.

Detailed accounts of the founding of the Royal Observatory and major nautical institutions.

Examination of the evolution of the Nautical Almanac and its printing history.

Study of the development of international standards for reference systems and constants.

Focus on the technological and institutional growth within the US and UK maritime sectors.

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30 June 2021
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