The search for a solution spanned centuries from "summary" of Longitude by Dava Sobel
The quest to determine longitude at sea consumed the energies of scientists, astronomers, and navigators for centuries. The problem was urgent and pressing, as the loss of ships due to inaccurate navigation plagued sailors and nations alike. Without an accurate means of calculating longitude, ships were at the mercy of the unpredictable seas, often straying off course and risking disaster. Many solutions were proposed and tested over the years, ranging from astronomical observations to ingenious mechanical devices. However, finding a reliable and practical method proved to be a formidable challenge. The search for a solution spanned generations, with each new idea building upon the work of those who came before. One of the most promising avenues of investigation was the development of accurate timekeeping devices. The idea was simple yet revolutionary: by knowing the time at a reference point and comparing it to the local time on board a ship, one could calcul...
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