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, ... barometer, suggestions for an outfit for a s
Publisher: Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
Published: December 20, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 210
ISBN-13: 9781425517427
Subjects: American history; History; History - U.S.; History: American; USA; History / United States / General; United States - General
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.