Obtain latitude from Polaris
Article Abstract:
Steps are given on how sailors can use the North Star or Polaris in navigation. Polaris is above the North Pole and so its geographical position is also the North Pole. This feature makes Polaris useful to navigators since any position circle will be a latitude. The method is useless in Australia since Polaris can only be seen in the Northern Hemisphere.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
Usage, Navigation, Polestar, Polaris (Star)
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1998
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Sun sights and running fixes
Article Abstract:
Running fixes are most often used with sun sights in celestial navigation. Step-by-step instructions for using sun sights to determine position are presented.
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
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Subjects list: Methods, Nautical astronomy, Celestial navigation
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