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Practical Astronomy for Engineers

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Practical Astronomy for Engineers
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Publisher: Stephens
ISBN/ASIN: B002NJE3WM
Number of pages: 160

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The main purpose of the volume is an exposition of the principal methods of determining latitude, azimuth, and time. Generally speaking, the limit of precision is that corresponding to the engineer's transit or the sextant.

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