Longitude - Our gateway to the fourth dimension (96)

Longitude was maritime history's greatest scientific breakthrough. Dr Karl discovers why  with Kevin Sumption and James Hunter from the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. What connects Lieutenant James Cook to the early computers ? Extraordinary nautical tables and accurate clocks. From these innovations space exploration was possible. (from 2016)

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Longitude - Our gateway to the fourth dimension (96)

Aug 19, 2018

Longitude was maritime history’s greatest scientific
breakthrough. Dr Karl discovers why with Kevin Sumption
and James Hunter from the Australian National Maritime Museum in
Sydney. What connects Lieutenant James Cook to the early computers
? Extraordinary nautical tables and accurate clocks. From
these innovations space exploration was possible. (from 2016)

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Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
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