A key to the solar compass, and surveyor's companion; comprising all the rules necessary for use in the field. Also, description of the linear surveys, ... four months, etc. etc. By William A. Burt.
Publisher: University of Michigan Library
Published: January 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781418158385
Subjects: United States - General; History / United States / General; History - U.S.
First sentence: The Solar Compass works astronomically in determining latitude, and in measuring horizontal angles from the true meridian, and in determining the declination, and hour arcs, of celestial objects within the Zodiac; and is further used as a magnetic compass.