{"product_id":"celestial-navigation-the-minimal-manual-paperback","title":"Celestial Navigation: The Minimal Manual - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Kretschmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eBruce Steely\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy learning the art of celestial navigation without delving too deeply into esoteric topics. A gentle introduction for beginners, but with valuable insights for more seasoned practitioners. Covers everything needed to understand the core concepts of celestial navigation and the basic procedures for plotting a position. Includes 3D color visual aids and step-by-step explanations of each type of sight reduction using the commonly used nautical almanac and Pub. HO 249 sight reduction tables. Can also be used as a quick reference with concise, color-coded instructions. This is the book used in John Kretschmer's celestial navigation course. More information is available at: https: \/\/steely.org\/celnav\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenwich hour angle, declination, local hour angle, altitude, zenith distance and azimuth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntercept Method and assumed position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical position, circles of equal altitude, lines of position, a-value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a Nautical Almanac and Sight Reduction Tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle and time math instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestial and navigational coordinate systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSextants and how to time a sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, step-by-step instructions for deriving sight reductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimating latitude and longitude with Noon sights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of sight reductions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to plot lines of position, fixes and running fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes easy-to-use sight reduction forms designed for novices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms for noon sight, sight reduction, sight planning, and meridian passage of the Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for using the Weems and Plath Star Finder 2102-d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50362100318445,"sku":"9798648655072","price":39.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/AOUCsBmRUx9798648655072.webp?v=1785396588","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/celestial-navigation-the-minimal-manual-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}