nathaniel bowditch

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Noun nathaniel bowditch has 1 sense

Bowditch, Nathaniel Bowditch - United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838)
--₁ is a kind of mathematician; astronomer, uranologist, stargazer

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Nathaniel Bowditch

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Nathaniel Bowditch was an American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator. He is best known for his book "The New American Practical Navigator," also known as "Bowditch's Navigator," which has remained a fundamental text for sailors and navigators.

Sample Sentences:

Nathaniel Bowditch's contributions in the field of navigation revolutionized the accuracy of ship navigation.
I studied Nathaniel Bowditch's works to enhance my understanding of celestial navigation.
The sailors relied on Bowditch's Navigator for precise navigational calculations during their voyage.

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