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Celestial navigation is a scientific art form that uses the sun, moon, stars and planets for navigating across the surface of the earth. It may seem like a daunting prospect to master, but it is actually easier than you realise.
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Jan 1, 2003 · That's where CELESTIAL NAVIGATION MADE EASY comes in. Beginning with a brief outline of the solar system, the longtime blue-water sailor Francois Meyrier provides a step-by-step guide to finding your position on the ocean, both with and without a pocket calculator.
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May 16, 2016 · You may think there is little point in using the antiquated method of observing planets and stars to locate position, but understanding celestial navigation gives the small-boat navigator enhanced confidence should the electronics fail.
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Mar 28, 2024 · How to navigate by the stars in the Southern Hemisphere. The southern hemisphere’s lack of an equivalent to the North Star makes celestial navigation down south a little bit trickier than in the upper portion of the planet. However, a south bearing can be found using the constellation Crux.
Nov 22, 2023 · On youtube now available - a preview/demo of the next-gen Celestial Navigation Add-on CelNav V4. Features - Automation mode, to do away with all the math & forms & plots.
Sep 3, 2018 · Advanced celestial navigation will allow you to pinpoint your exact position by using three distinct celestial bodies and finding their intersected lines of position. That is very accurate and also a lot of work to do, which is why basic celestial navigation is just fine for ocean cruising.
Celestial navigation accomplishes its purpose by using angular measurements (sights) between celestial bodies and the visible horizon to locate one's position on the Earth, whether on land, in the air, or at sea.
