The Greenwich Meridian
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On The Line
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Author : Graham Dolan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
On The Line written by Graham Dolan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Science categories.
An invaluable resource for those interested in the history of the celebrated Prime Meridian, this book is packed with information on the different ways in which 0° longitude has been marked across the world. It explains the origins of longitude and what the ability to determine it has meant for navigation.
The Greenwich Meridian
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Author : Stuart Malin
language : en
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Release Date : 1989
The Greenwich Meridian written by Stuart Malin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Cartography categories.
Greenwich
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Author : Steven Weinberg
language : nl
Publisher: Lannoo Uitgeverij
Release Date : 2008-07-31
Greenwich written by Steven Weinberg and has been published by Lannoo Uitgeverij this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-31 with History categories.
Stretching over 20000 km, the Greenwich meridian covers almost 13000 km of oceans and only 7000 km of land. From north to south, the 0° meridian passes the icebergs of the Arctic, the mild and Mediterranean climates of Europe, the African deserts and tropics, the south Atlantic to end again at the south pole. The largest part of the meridian runs through deserted areas where nobody lives, but what cultural richness and diversity can be found in the populated areas! With this beautiful photography book, Steven Weinberg takes the reader on a voyage along the famous Greenwich meridian. Text in Dutch, English and French. 420 colour illustrations
Zero Degrees
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Author : Charles W. J. Withers
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2017-03-13
Zero Degrees written by Charles W. J. Withers and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-13 with Science categories.
Charles Withers explains how the choice of Greenwich to mark 0° longitude solved problems of global measurement that had engaged geographers, astronomers, and mariners since ancient times. This history is a testament to the power of maps, the challenges of global measurement, and the role of scientific authority in creating the modern world.
Greenwich Meridian Trail Book 1
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Author : Graham Heap
language : en
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Release Date : 2016-07-26
Greenwich Meridian Trail Book 1 written by Graham Heap and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Greenwich Meridian Trail is a new long-distance walk from Peacehaven in East Sussex to Sand le Mere in East Yorkshire, following the line of the Prime Meridian. The total length of the trail is 273 miles (439 km). It is divided into four parts, this guidebook covers the first part which takes you through the lovely and varied countryside of southern England and a surprisingly quiet and 'green' way through the outskirts of London to Greenwich and the Royal Observatory. The guide uses ordnance survey maps for easy route finding and is full of information about the places you will visit and stay at along the way. Good access by public transport makes it easy to do the walk in sections.
Greenwich Time And The Discovery Of The Longitude
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Author : Derek Howse
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1980
Greenwich Time And The Discovery Of The Longitude written by Derek Howse and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Science categories.
Traces the astronomical, navigational, and timekeeping advances that led to the development of Greenwich time, the concept of longitude, and the designation of Greenwich as the prime meridian.
Axis Of Heaven
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Author : Paul Broadhurst (Mythologist)
language : en
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Release Date : 2016
Axis Of Heaven written by Paul Broadhurst (Mythologist) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Prime Meridian categories.
Greenwich Time And The Longitude Official Millennium Edition
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Author : Derek Howse
language : en
Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers
Release Date : 1997
Greenwich Time And The Longitude Official Millennium Edition written by Derek Howse and has been published by Philip Wilson Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Science categories.
The history of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich has been revised to coincide with the Millenium. Color illustrations and updated text tell the story of Greenwich from its foundations in 1676 to its present status as Longitude 0°, the world's Prime Meridian for measuring longitude and time. The book covers the importance of longitude for navigation and traces the history of Greenwich Time, the basis of universal time-keeping. The book is co-published with the National Maritime Museum, where Derek Howse was the former Head of Navigation and Astronomy.
Mathematics At The Meridian
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Author : Raymond Flood
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-11-11
Mathematics At The Meridian written by Raymond Flood and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-11 with Mathematics categories.
Greenwich has been a centre for scientific computing since the foundation of the Royal Observatory in 1675. Early Astronomers Royal gathered astronomical data with the purpose of enabling navigators to compute their longitude at sea. Nevil Maskelyne in the 18th century organised the work of computing tables for the Nautical Almanac, anticipating later methods used in safety-critical computing systems. The 19th century saw influential critiques of Charles Babbage’s mechanical calculating engines, and in the 20th century Leslie Comrie and others pioneered the automation of computation. The arrival of the Royal Naval College in 1873 and the University of Greenwich in 1999 has brought more mathematicians and different kinds of mathematics to Greenwich. In the 21st century computational mathematics has found many new applications. This book presents an account of the mathematicians who worked at Greenwich and their achievements. Features A scholarly but accessible history of mathematics at Greenwich, from the seventeenth century to the present day, with each chapter written by an expert in the field The book will appeal to astronomical and naval historians as well as historians of mathematics and scientific computing.
Remarks Upon The Establishment Of An American Prime Meridian
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Author : Charles Henry DAVIS (Rear-Admiral, U.S.N.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
Remarks Upon The Establishment Of An American Prime Meridian written by Charles Henry DAVIS (Rear-Admiral, U.S.N.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with categories.