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An early astrolabe, its name derived from Greek words for star (astron) and to take (lambanein), was an instrument with which a navigator took the stars to determine a vessels position in the great expanse of the sea. From the simple wooden kaml developed by ancient Arab mariners to the modern navigators electronic global positioning system, Taking the Stars: Celestial Navigation from Argonauts to Astronauts$I traces the long path of ingenious inventions developed for celestial navigation. Renowned collector Peter Ifland applies his talent for clear, engaging prose to describe the incremental improvements, worldchanging advances, and wellintentioned failures that have marked the evolution of celestial navigation instruments for over 1,000 years. Two panoramas converge in these lavishly illustrated pages. One is a parade of wonderfuland often, wonderfully cleverdevices for celestial navigation: among others, the kaml, the crossstaff and backstaff, the astrolabe, and the marvelous variations on the divided celestial circlethe halfcircle, quadrant, quintant, sextant, octant, and their kin. The other panorama is a carefully delineated rollcall of the great craftsmen and inventors of celestial navigation instrumentsthe likes of Thomas Godfrey, Captain John Davis, John Dollond, Edward Nairne, John Hadley, and Jesse Ramsden.
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This book is a captivating read! I loved how it connects ancient navigation techniques with modern space travel. The illustrations are stunning and really bring the concepts to life. Perfect for any history or astronomy buff!
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Tommy Reynolds
Perfect gift for aspiring astronomers
I bought this for my son who loves space. He couldn’t put it down! The way it explains celestial navigation in such an accessible way is impressive. The mix of history and science is really engaging for kids. Highly recommend it!
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Lisa Nguyen
Not what I expected
I was looking for a more hands-on guide and this book is more about history and theory. The connections drawn from argonauts to astronauts were interesting, but I was hoping for more practical navigation tips. Still, it’s got some good info.
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Carlos Mendoza
Interesting but a bit technical
I found the topic really engaging, but some parts got pretty technical. It’s great for someone with a solid background in navigation or astronomy, but it can feel overwhelming at times. Overall, a decent read with valuable insights.
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