On the Line: The Story of the Greenwich Meridian
| PUBLISHER | Royal Museums Greenwich (02/29/2020) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is home to both time and space: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian. But have you ever stopped to ask what the Prime Meridian is, and why it's in Greenwich? Why are all time zones across the world based on GMT? What is the longitude? Why is the meridian moving? A succinct history of the Meridian Line and its importance in defining international time standards, On the Line: The Story of the Greenwich Meridian breaks down complex topics in manageable articles, accompanied by eighty color illustrations and fun trivia to aid understanding. This insightful, concise guide reveals why international time standards are based around the Greenwich meridian--Longitude 0 --where east meets west, and details the important discoveries made at Greenwich that led to time as we know it.
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ISBN-13:
9781906367619
ISBN-10:
1906367612
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
64
Carton Quantity:
50
Product Dimensions:
5.00 x 0.40 x 7.10 inches
Weight:
0.40 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Time
Science | Space Science - General
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 7th Grade
Library of Congress Control Number:
2019458776
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The Royal Observatory at Greenwich is home to both time and space: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Prime Meridian. But have you ever stopped to ask what the Prime Meridian is, and why it's in Greenwich? Why are all time zones across the world based on GMT? What is the longitude? Why is the meridian moving? A succinct history of the Meridian Line and its importance in defining international time standards, On the Line: The Story of the Greenwich Meridian breaks down complex topics in manageable articles, accompanied by eighty color illustrations and fun trivia to aid understanding. This insightful, concise guide reveals why international time standards are based around the Greenwich meridian--Longitude 0 --where east meets west, and details the important discoveries made at Greenwich that led to time as we know it.
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