What is longitude and latitude? Have you ever been confused which is longitude and latitude? Well, you have come to the
right place. This page lists various sites which have information about longitude and latitude and other related information
(and even stories).
Longitude and Latitude
This site contains extensive information about longitude and latitude, probably more than you'll ever want to know. If you
experience an information overload here, try navigating through their table of contents to zoom into the parts you wish to
know.
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude
This is the transcript of the PBS program that was aired in October 6, 1998 (but still highly relevant).
If you are a teacher, you might want to
check this page to find some useful
information on how you can use this program in your lesson on Longitude and Latitude.
Secrets of Ancient Navigation
How did the sailors of ancient days manage to navigate without our modern maps and knowledge? Read the story of their
secret here.
Chronometers and Longitude/Latitude
Want to understand why it is that having a precise timepiece (also known as a chronometer) helps you determine your
longitude? Check out this site and play their online game to find out.
