Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Field of study
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Celestial_Navigation
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
Maritime navigation
|
| gptkbp:concerns |
Navigation at sea
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Islamic_Golden_Age
gptkb:Age_of_Exploration Ancient Greece |
| gptkbp:historicalName |
Explorers
Sailors Naval officers |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nautical Astronomy
|
| gptkbp:importantFor |
Long-distance voyages
Oceanic exploration Safe sea travel |
| gptkbp:involves |
Determining longitude
Determining latitude Measuring angles between celestial bodies and the horizon |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Astronomy
Maritime history Navigation |
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
Electronic navigation systems
|
| gptkbp:requires |
Accurate timekeeping
Clear view of the sky |
| gptkbp:stillUsedAs |
Backup navigation method
|
| gptkbp:taughtAt |
Naval academies
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:Sextant
gptkb:Chronometer Celestial bodies Star charts Nautical almanac |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:works_of_Thales
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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