Published Oct 4, 2021
Longitude (Encore)
Gary Arndt delves into the historical quest to solve the longitude problem, highlighting groundbreaking astronomical and timekeeping innovations that revolutionized maritime navigation, ultimately paving the way for the modern GPS technology.
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