DescriptionThis book explores maritime geography and astronomical principles, offering a technical treatment of navigation at sea. The text incorporates mathematical equations that underpin the calculations required for determining position, distance, and direction during ocean voyages. In addition to these quantitative methods, the work addresses stellar navigation, explaining how celestial bodies, particularly stars, can be used as reference points for orientation and route-finding. The integration of geography, astronomy, and mathematics reflects a practical scientific tradition aimed at equipping sailors and navigators with reliable tools for long-distance travel.This manuscript provides insight into pre-modern navigation techniques, revealing how theoretical astronomical knowledge was translated into applied, equation-based maritime practice. Total 171 folios.
Extentff. 8v-171r
PlaceMaktabat al-Al-Aḥqāf, Tarim, Yemen
Year1884-1956
CitationKitāb Hayʼat al-milāha al-baḥrīyya, Ṣāliḥ bin Ghālib al-Quʻayṭī, MAC18/ST2, https://ari.nus.edu.sg/arabia-asia-archives/mac18-st2/
