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Celestial Navigation In A Nutshell
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Despite The Proliferation Of Electronic Navigational Devices, Celestial Navigation Remains An Essential Tool For Those Who Do Not Wish To Be Caught Short When Modern Technology Fails. In This Easytouse Guide, Hewitt Schlereth Explains Clearly And Concisely How To Navigate Any Stretch Of Sea Using Only A Handheld Sextant, A Watch, A Plotting Sheet And A Copy Of The Nautical Almanac. The Basic Process Is Simple: Take A Sight With A Sextant, Establish A Secondary Reference Or Benchmark Sight, Compare The Two, And Plot The Results Of The Comparison On A Chart.Celestial Navigation In A Nutshell Demonstrates How To Take Sights By The Sun, Moon, Stars And Planets, Discussing The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Each Method. The Reader Is Taken Carefully Through Several Examples And Situational Illustrations, Making This A Most Effective Selfteaching Guide. Common Errors Are Reviewed And Several Tips On How To Improve Accuracy Are Given.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell' about? A: This book is a practical guide to celestial navigation, teaching readers how to navigate using a handheld sextant, watch, plotting sheet, and the Nautical Almanac, even when electronic devices fail.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell' is Hewitt Schlereth.
- Q: What materials are required for celestial navigation as described in the book? A: You will need a handheld sextant, a watch, a plotting sheet, and a copy of the Nautical Almanac.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 2000.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First American Edition of the book.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Ships'.
- Q: Can the book help beginners learn celestial navigation? A: Yes, the book includes clear explanations, examples, and situational illustrations that make it suitable for self-teaching.
- Q: Does the book address common errors in celestial navigation? A: Yes, it reviews common errors and provides tips on how to improve accuracy in celestial navigation.