Table talk

Article Abstract:

Those who wish to become knowledgable celestial navigators should acquaint themselves with the 'Sight Reduction Tables' and the 'Nautical Almanac.' An introduction to both texts is presented, and tips on understanding how to plot a course are given.

Analysis, Celestial reference systems, Nautical almanacs, Celestial coordinates

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Celestial simplified

Article Abstract:

Sailors can use a sextant to help determine their position by calculating line of sight. The sun, moon and a few stars and planets can help determine line of sight. Details about the sextant sight, assumed position and plotting are also given.

Navigation, Sailing, Astronautics, Dead reckoning (Navigation), Dead reckoning, Astronautics in navigation

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Putting the numbers to work

Article Abstract:

How to use celestial navigation and the sextant is explained. Step-by-step instructions are given for using a work form to get an astronomical fix. Several dip tables from Nautical Almanac are also provided along with sight reduction tables.

Tests, problems and exercises, Sextant, Sextants

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