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Re: Altitudes, close to 90
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2004 Dec 1, 01:38 EST
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2004 Dec 1, 01:38 EST
Alex E wrote:
"And this he also says, almost in the same words."
That's re-assuring! I would expect Maskelyne to get it right. For a example
of an incorrect account, take a look at p.106 in "The Sextant Handbook" by Bruce
Bauer.
Frank R
[ ] Mystic, Connecticut
[X] Chicago, Illinois
[ ] Mystic, Connecticut
[X] Chicago, Illinois