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Image Not Available for Luther Finley Doctoral Dissertation: Computing the Line of Position in Celestial Navigation
Luther Finley Doctoral Dissertation: Computing the Line of Position in Celestial Navigation
Image Not Available for Luther Finley Doctoral Dissertation: Computing the Line of Position in Celestial Navigation

Luther Finley Doctoral Dissertation: Computing the Line of Position in Celestial Navigation

Date1953
MediumPaper, leather
Dimensions11 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. (28.6 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number2008.28.84
DescriptionThe dark red book contains Luther Finley's doctoral dissertation on "Computing the Line of Position in Celestial Navigation." It covers problems and definition, review of research, locating, time, celestial positions, tables, and recommendations. The title and author are embossed in gold on the cover.
Status
Not on view
Leather tooled belt buckle
Dr. Luther Eugene Finley
1925-1992
Leather Tooled Neck Tie
Dr. Luther Eugene Finley
1925-1992