The Board of Longitude 1714-1828

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Apr 1989

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Journal of the British Astronomical Association, vol.99, no.2, p.63-69

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Biography: Harrison, J., History: Navigation, Exploration

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A brief history is given of the Board of Longitude, which was set up
after Parliament offered a huge reward for discovering longitude at sea.
It was one of the most interesting bodies in the history of British
science and played a vital role in the development of navigation,
astronomy, instrument design and world exploration.

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