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Greenwich time and the discovery of the longitude

by Derek Howse · 1980

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Traces the astronomical, navigational, and timekeeping advances that led to the development of Greenwich time, the concept of longitude, and the designation of Greenwich as the prime meridian.

LongitudeRoyal Greenwich ObservatoryTimeSystems and standardsHistoryTijdmetingGreenwichTempsWeltzeitGeschichteRoyal Greenwich Observatory GreenwichSystemes et normes