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Greenwich time and the discovery of the longitude

by Derek Howse

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First published: 1980 2 languages ISBN: 0192159488
Description
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.
Subjects
Longitude Royal Greenwich Observatory Time Systems and standards History Tijdmeting Greenwich Temps Weltzeit Geschichte

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