The Correction of Sextants for Errors of Eccentricity and Graduation

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  • Original printed wrappers.
  • Washington: Smithsonian Inst., 1890
By Rogers, J
Washington: Smithsonian Inst., 1890. First Edition.. Original printed wrappers.. A good copy with some staining to the rear wrapper.. 8vo. There are some text illus.

The US Navy used a device designed and constructed by Rogers to "prove" its navigational instruments. In the paper offered here Rogers presents the theory behind his device.

Details

Title

The Correction of Sextants for Errors of Eccentricity and Graduation

Author

Rogers, J

Binding

Original printed wrappers.

Condition

Good

Publisher

Smithsonian Inst.: Washington

Date

1890

Edition

First Edition.


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