Navigational errors—caused by inaccurate timekeeping—highlighted the urgent need for precise maritime navigation. "For latitude, you can use a sextant ... of Charts and Instruments in the ...

The manuscripts, maps, and tools on display are more than mere instruments of measurement ... The third section showcases navigational tools like the astrolabe, sextant, octant, and monocular ...

"The manuscripts, maps, and tools on display are more than mere instruments of measurement – they ... Masterpieces of craftsmanship The third section showcases navigational tools like the astrolabe, ...

Nautical items naturally abound throughout the store, from authentic ship instruments with the patina of actual sea service to decorative pieces perfect for bringing coastal charm to inland homes.

These instruments belonged to Jews in the Holocaust where they were played in ghettoes and concentration camps. The exhibit is called Violins of Hope. It opened on Monday. Guests can see it ...

According to New York State Police, Jason Cruz, 43, was charged with multiple counts of grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument. According to investigators, on August 8 ...

Accurate and reliable navigation will be vital for future astronauts ... On January 21, the instrument broke NASA’s record for highest altitude GNSS signal acquisition at 209,900 miles from ...

In 1976, Micronesian master navigator Pius “Mau” Piailug led the first successful 2,500-mile voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti without Western or modern navigation instruments. The feat validated ...

We're living through a big moment in spaceflight history. With the launch of Intuitive Machines' Athena spacecraft atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket last night (Feb. 27), three lunar landers are ...

Many of us who have dedicated chart plotters on our boats or multifunction displays (MFDs), also have charting and routing apps on out phones and tablets that we can take home with us and use ashore.