AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Navigating Longitude: Historical Challenges and Innovations
This chapter examines the evolution of longitude from ancient to modern times, highlighting its significance in navigation. It explores the ingenuity of mariners who utilized skills and observational techniques to determine their position at sea, despite lacking precise tools. The narrative also discusses the interplay of ambition and innovation among rulers, mathematicians, and navigators in the quest for a reliable solution to the challenges of determining longitude.