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Sextants are used to measure angular heights of celestial bodies above the horizon to find the latitude and longitude of the observer. They can also be used on
Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age
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Many books on celestial navigation take shortcuts in explaining concepts; incorrect diagrams and discussion are often used for the sake of moving the student al
The Sextant Handbook
Language: en
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Authors: Bruce Bauer
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Loran and GPS notwithstanding, there will always be a place for the sextant aboard any blue-water boat, if for no other reason than the thrill and mystery of fi
Emergency Navigation
Language: en
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Authors: David F. Burch
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Type: BOOK - Published: 1989-11 - Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

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"Emergency Navigation is far more generally applicable than the title indicates. It is, first and foremost, a detailed account of how to find your position anyw
Inland and Coastal Navigation, 2nd Edition
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This book is an updated and expanded edition of a text that has been used in navigation courses for 30 years. It covers practical small-craft navigation (sail,