2007-09-21 21:03:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Yes why not, I am a ship's captain and been dealing with these things all my life. I still do that and you can approximate Lat / Long of any location without using parallel ruler or any other mechanical device, try it !
Hope this helps !!
2007-09-22 04:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by shipdada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at the clock.
if u no the time and longitude of another place in the west,add 15 longitude per hour difference in time
if the place is towards the east subtract 15 longitudes per hour difference of time.
2007-09-21 22:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by mysterygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latitude could be estimated by star position and experience.
Longitude is trickier... and the reason precise and accurate clocks were developed for sailors and explorers.
2007-09-21 21:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... By using either an electronic device or a map.
2007-09-21 21:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by Crypt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if you know where you are and you have a map that shows lat/long
or, if it is only you who isn't allowed a mechanical (or electrical) device, simply ask someone else who has a GPS.
2007-09-22 01:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without any current or past technology... Yes it's possible.
You have to be VERY good at star-reading though and good at guessing angles.
2007-09-21 21:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
if you have a geological position and reference it to points that do have established longitude and lattitude
2007-09-21 21:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by jim1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋