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Celestial Navigation: A Short Guide To

Celestial navigation uses the position of celestial bodies like the sun and stars to determine a ship's position at sea; it requires understanding concepts like latitude, longitude, and the sextant's use to measure altitude; celestial navigation was crucial before modern navigation techniques but is still used today as a backup system.

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Celestial Navigation: A Short Guide To

Celestial navigation uses the position of celestial bodies like the sun and stars to determine a ship's position at sea; it requires understanding concepts like latitude, longitude, and the sextant's use to measure altitude; celestial navigation was crucial before modern navigation techniques but is still used today as a backup system.

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A Short Guide to

Celestial Navigation

Copyright 1997-2004 Henning Umland


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Revised March 8, 2004


First Published May 20, 1997

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