Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell North Sea and blue tricolor of France

and blue tricolor of France

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Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell North Sea and blue tricolor of FranceDespite 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 easy to use 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