Author Description
An all-in-one navigation toolbox.The Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator combines all the tables and almanac data needed for navigation at sea in one compact, durable book!Specifically designed for the occasional, unpracticed celestial navigator, this single convenient book contains all the essential tables, astronomical data, and explanations for predicting and reducing observations made at sea, to find your position and bearing quickly and easily in a pinch:*a book on astronomical navigation *a nautical almanac good for 5 years *worldwide sight-reduction tables *a star finderIt also provides numerical examples to illustrate the methods and tables described.Everything you need but the sextant.Still a source of pride and respect, the ancient skill of celestial navigation has reliably guided seafarers for centuries. When voyaging far beyond landmarks, when your electronic navigation fails, "steering by the stars" can guide you safely to your destination.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical necessity of maintaining celestial navigation skills as a reliable backup or primary method for maritime positioning. George G. Bennett provides a consolidated resource designed to simplify the complex mathematical and astronomical requirements of finding a vessel's location at sea. By integrating almanac data and sight-reduction tables into a single volume, the author aims to demystify the process for the unpracticed navigator.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A five-year nautical almanac for celestial calculations
- Worldwide sight-reduction tables for global positioning
- Integrated star finder tools and methodology
- Numerical examples illustrating observation reduction
Scope Limits
- Does not provide instruction on the physical maintenance or calibration of a sextant
- Does not cover electronic navigation systems or modern GPS integration
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and maritime practitioners frequently cite this text as a highly practical, compact solution for emergency preparedness at sea. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which successfully translates dense astronomical data into a format suitable for those without extensive formal training in navigation.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Intl Marine Pub
ISBN-10:
0070071101
ISBN-13:
9780070071100
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