Primer of Celestial Navigation

""Primer of Celestial Navigation"" by John Favill is a comprehensive guide to celestial navigation, a technique used by sailors and aviators to determine their position and course using the stars, moon, and other celestial bodies. The book covers the fundamental principles of celestial navigation, including the celestial sphere, the coordinate system, and the use of sextants to measure angles. It also includes detailed instructions on how to calculate latitude and longitude, determine the time, and plot a course using celestial observations. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced navigators. It includes numerous diagrams and illustrations to aid in understanding the concepts presented. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning the art of celestial navigation.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.