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Longitude

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Navigating the Seas: Latitude and Longitude

This chapter examines historical navigation methods, focusing on the calculation of latitude using Polaris and the sun, as well as the intricate challenges of determining longitude. It highlights key historical initiatives, including the Royal Observatory at Greenwich and the legislative actions of the 1714 Act, which spurred innovative approaches to solve the maritime navigation crisis.

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