Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3 Ed)

Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. In Celestial Navigation , veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the sextant and how to use it. Within a few pages, you'll be working out your latitude from a noon sight, and learning how to plot a position from observing the sun, planets, moon or stars-or wherever you may be on the world's oceans.Helps readers prepare for the RYA Yachtsmaster Ocean Exam, which includes celestial navigation as a requirement Includes clear diagrams and worked examples to help guide the novice navigator New edition has downloadable material, a new chapter on electronic navigation as well as the bonus feature of online video demonstrations Whether setting out to sea on a short or long journey, Celestial Navigation is an essential guide to using the sun, moon, planets, and stars as your guideposts home.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Tom Cunliffe
Dimensions:	239 x 171 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	65
Edition:	3 Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-66633-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Transport technology > Shipbuilding technology & engineering > Navigation & seamanship Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > Sailing
LSN:	0-470-66633-1
Barcode:	9780470666333

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