Latitude and longitude coordinates can be deduced by knowing the position of a stationary observer or place on Earth in relation to the equator and the prime meridian. As Earth is spherical in shape, ...

The always helpful Tech-Recipes has come up with an ingenius way to find latitude and longitude values for any location using Google Maps. You'll first need to look up an address (duh), but this trick ...

Want to understand why it is that having a precise timepiece (also known as a chronometer) helps you determine your longitude? Play this Shockwave game, get lost on the high seas, and find out.

The equator is a clear and accurate line around Earth that makes measuring latitude a precise science, but when it came to ...

British brand Bremont Unveils new Limited Edition Longitude watches that recall history and make history at the same time thanks to the in-house-made movement inside. In the 1600’s maritime navies ...

To mark its 50th anniversary, BBC Two’s flagship science strand, Horizon, is inviting the public to play a role in determining the greatest scientific challenges facing the world today. Science is ...

The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England – near London – once served as the center of navigation worldwide. It is still considered the "dividing line" between eastern and western time zones and the ...

While dismantling John Harrison’s pioneering clock Jonathan Betts found evidence he did not work alone as is usually assumed. He also uncovered hidden features like this decorative bird deep inside ...