What is a chronometer and why was it significant for navigation?
The Longitude Problem
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The video explains how sailors historically used the sun to determine latitude but struggled with longitude due to inaccurate timekeeping at sea. John Harrison solved this with his chronometer, revolutionizing navigation. Today, GPS and atomic clocks provide precise global positioning, but knowing the time at two locations remains key.
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