Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell
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[Place of publication not identified] : Sheridan House, 2000.
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eBook
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9781574093261
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1 online resource (128 pages)
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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 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 a secondary reference or benchmark sight, compare the two and plot the result 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 self-teaching guide. Common errors are reviewed and several tips on how to improve accuracy are given."--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Schlereth, H. (2000). Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell . Sheridan House.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Schlereth, Hewitt. 2000. Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell. Sheridan House.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Schlereth, Hewitt. Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell Sheridan House, 2000.

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Schlereth, Hewitt. Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell Sheridan House, 2000.

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