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Author : Henry Robert Mills
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Positional Astronomy and Astro-navigation, Made Easy written by Henry Robert Mills and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1978 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Francois Meyrier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781592280261
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation Made Easy written by Francois Meyrier and published by . This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern, "easy" approach to the ancient science of navigating by the stars.
Author : Chris Kreitlein
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781497418912
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (189 download)
Download or read book Simple Celestial written by Chris Kreitlein and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-03-21 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple Celestial is an instructional manual on the art of celestial navigation. The manual is clear, succinct and thorough in presenting in a simple style the process of observing the Sun, Moon, planets and stars used in celestial navigation in order to derive a position fix any where in the world. The process of celestial navigation as presented in the manual uses an assumed position to derive an intercept that is the basis for a line of position from the heavenly body. Additionally, the manual explains the alternate method of observing the Sun at local apparent noon for a position fix. Using either method and with the appropriate supporting tools, the student will find the manual an excellent guide in completing the sight reduction form to arrive at a solution. The manual deliberately relegates theory to a small chapter in the back, concentrating rather on the practical aspects of celestial navigation.
Author : Jack Case
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780954133122
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (331 download)
Download or read book Astro Navigation Demystified written by Jack Case and published by . This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in plain language, 'Astro Navigation Demystified' aims to make the art of astro navigation easy and enjoyable to learn.
Author : John Karl
Publisher : Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780939837755
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (377 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age written by John Karl and published by Paradise Cay Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books on celestial navigation take shortcuts in explaining concepts; incorrect diagrams and discussion are often used for the sake of moving the student along quickly. This book tells the true story-and the whole story. It conveys celestial navigation concepts clearly and in the shortest possible time.It's tailored for navigation in the GPS age-a time of computers, calculators, and web resources. Although it covers all of the traditional methods of 'working a sight, ' the primary thrust is using the (under $10) scientific calculator. By using equations that you key into your calculator, this book guides you toward a better understanding of the concepts of celestial navigation.You will learn novel ways to plot lines of position, ways to check your sextant accurately by star sights, and how to tell what time it is from a moon sight. The many appendices are a treasure of references and explanations of abstract ideas. Celestial Navigation is a crucial skill for the offshore navigator to know, this book provides the shortest path to that knowledge.
Author : Jack Case, M. A.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781535135931
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation written by Jack Case, M. A. and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are looking for something to enable you to rote-learn only what you need to pass an exam without real understanding, then sorry, this is not the book for you. If however, you want a book that will not only help you to pass exams but also teach you to navigate and to understand what you are doing, then you have come to the right place. This unique self-teach course comprehensively covers all elements of the examination syllabuses of the main sailing associations. Traditional methods of celestial navigation are taught in a way that is easier, faster and more accurate than other methods and does not rely on vast tables of data other than the Nautical Almanac.Although the prime aim of the course is to teach the practical skills of celestial navigation, it is emphasised that without knowledge, skill is nothing. At the same time, it is recognised that students quickly lose interest if they are expected to plough through reams of theory before they can get down to the business of learning the skills. With this in mind, this course has been uniquely designed to teach the important skills from the outset while 'tying-in' the relevant theory as progress is made. There are numerous examples and self-test exercises which enhance the learning process and help to embed the knowledge and skills needed to practise the art of celestial navigation.Although it is a large book (containing 324, letter size pages) it is thoroughly cross-referenced and its layout enables the reader to move from one section to another without having to read it from beginning to end. With regard to the mathematical aspects of the subject, the author has adopted a language style which allows the text to flow smoothly and makes for enjoyable reading which is a departure from the stilted, academic language of many text books.Note. The terms celestial navigation and astro navigation are generally regarded as synonymous. For further information: The Astro Navigation Demystified website provides a free resource for all those interested in the subject: www.astronavigationdemystified.com
Author : Jack Case
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781511675598
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (755 download)
Download or read book Astronomy for Astro Navigation written by Jack Case and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal introduction to astronomy and astro navigation. 178 letter size pages packed with full colour illustrations, detailed diagrams and clear explanations. This book focuses on those aspects of astronomy that are essential for a complete understanding of astro navigation - a must for sailors, navigators, nautical colleges and navigation tutors. Teachers and students of many other subjects including geography and mathematics will also find this book interesting, entertaining and very informative. The only book of its kind! The final book of the 'Astro Navigation Demystified' trilogy, Author's preface: Astronomy is a vast and complex subject and when I was taught astro navigation, I often wished my tutor would 'cut to the chase' and focus on only those aspects of astronomy that were relevant. When I taught navigation myself, I searched high and low for an astronomy book that would allow me to pick out just those topics that I needed to teach my students but I was never able to find one. For many years, I meant to write such a book myself to help other astro navigation tutors and students and now, at last, I have found time to do so.
Author : Nathaniel Bowditch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 886 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book American Practical Navigator written by Nathaniel Bowditch and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 886 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George William Ferguson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Astronomical Navigation Made Easy written by George William Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : François Meyrier
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780713662221
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (622 download)
Download or read book Astro Navigation Made Easy written by François Meyrier and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2003 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, at last, is a bright modern approach to astro navigation, for those wanting a little more than just a textbook to pass an exam. First there is a brief outline of the solar system and then a step by step guide to finding your position on the ocean, both with and without a pocket calculator for working out sun and star sights. Best of all are the outstanding colour illustrations to assist novices in star recognition. This book will prove a real boon to anyone struggling with lengthy sight reduction tables, and is a welcome modern addition to the subject.
Author : Frances Woodworth Wright
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation written by Frances Woodworth Wright and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1969 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jack Case
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781511522083
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Astronomy for Astro Navigaton written by Jack Case and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal introduction to astronomy and astro navigation. 178 letter size pages packed with full colour illustrations, detailed diagrams and clear explanations. This book focuses on those aspects of astronomy that are essential for a complete understanding of astro navigation - a must for sailors, navigators, nautical colleges and navigation tutors. Teachers and students of many other subjects including geography and mathematics will also find this book interesting, entertaining and very informative. The only book of its kind! The final book of the 'Astro Navigation Demystified' trilogy, Author's preface: Astronomy is a vast and complex subject and when I was taught astro navigation, I often wished my tutor would 'cut to the chase' and focus on only those aspects of astronomy that were relevant. When I taught navigation myself, I searched high and low for an astronomy book that would allow me to pick out just those topics that I needed to teach my students but I was never able to find one. For many years, I meant to write such a book myself to help other astro navigation tutors and students and now, at last, I have found time to do so.
Author : Mary Blewitt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472942868
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen written by Mary Blewitt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 13th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 65 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. This edition has been thoroughly revised by Andy Du Port, the highly respected ex-editor of Reeds Almanacs. 'The "bible" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen... worth its weight in gold' Sailing
Author : Phil Somerville
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472987594
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Celestial Navigation written by Phil Somerville and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS EBOOK EDITION IS DESIGNED TO BE EXPERIENCED ON COLOUR DEVICES The practical guide to celestial navigation - know what to do step by step, understand why you're doing it, and be confident that you can put it into practice when on board. Did you know that a person standing on the equator is effectively travelling at 900mph? And did you know that you can use this information to work out where you are in the world, to an accuracy of about 3 or 4 miles? No GPS, no computers. Just a sextant, some tables from an Almanac and the knowledge in this book. It's the only back up if the GPS goes down, so it's a matter of safety. If you want to qualify as a commercial skipper/superyacht captain you need to know how to carry out celestial navigation. And if you want to pass the RYA Ocean YachtmasterTM exam, you need to know it too. It's a major stumbling block for many sailors wanting or needing to take their next qualifications, and the other books on the market are complex and often assume some prior understanding. This book fulfils the need for a clear explanation of celestial navigation, illustrated with colour diagrams and including unique checklist sheets to enable you to repeat all those calculations you learned back at home, when you're on deck. Without overwhelming the reader with a load of theory from the off, the author breaks down what you need to do, step by step, explaining why at every point – giving the information context, and making it more interesting and memorable. He has trained students in this subject for years, and here he's able to use his experiences of what works, and what are the common pitfalls – he even includes a troubleshooting chapter near the end, going through errors commonly made, and how to spot them. The objective is that readers will finish the book not only knowing what to do, but really understanding why, and being able to make sense of it all again later (rather than just getting through and exam and finding themselves at a loss when on deck). The author also includes time-tested 'proformas' – quick reference sheets that sailors can refer to when they come to putting the theory into practice on board, avoiding the terrifying 'cold start' that most sailors experience when they suddenly need to put their theoretical knowledge to the test in the real world.
Author : John Kretschmer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472951638
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Sailing to the Edge of Time written by John Kretschmer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Kretschmer is sailing's practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply personal account is a welcome reminder of the good life waiting at sea. With hundreds of thousands of nautical miles under his keel, John's adventures have taken him several times around the world, with challenging crossings of the Atlantic and the Pacific, a narrow escape from a coup in Yemen, an unlikely deliverance from a coral reef off Belize as well as more serene, introspective passages where trade winds are blowing and stories are flowing. His crew has included CEOs, actors, writers, teachers, kids – in essence, everyone. John's narrative is interwoven with practical tips and advice in seamanship, but also, and just as importantly, his hard-won insights about making the most of our lives. He truly believes we find out who we really are, and what we are capable of, far from the shackles of land, when we find a place where time changes shape – days may merge into one another, but minutes are memorable. To live adventurously is to live more fully, and that is the life John Kretschmer continues to live. In this book he shares his simple profundities that will inspire those who live to sail, and those seeking something more rewarding from life.
Author : Jack Case
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781719197731
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (977 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation written by Jack Case and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want a book that will not only help you to pass exams but also teach you to navigate and to understand what you are doing, then you have come to the right place. This unique course comprehensively covers all elements of the examination syllabi of the main sailing associations. The traditional 'formula method' of celestial navigation which involves the use of trigonometry to calculate a vessel's position is comprehensively taught in this book. With this method, we make accurate calculations using data taken directly from the DR position and so avoid the inaccuracies of sight reduction methods that involve interpolation from tables using data based on an 'assumed position' which is usually some distance from the DR position. Although the prime aim of the course is to teach the practical skills of celestial navigation, it is emphasised that without knowledge, skill is nothing. At the same time, it is recognized that students quickly lose interest if they are expected to plough through reams of theory before they can get down to the business of learning the skills. With this in mind, this course has been uniquely designed to teach the important skills from the outset while 'tying-in' the relevant theory as progress is made. There are numerous examples and test exercises that enhance the learning process and help to embed the knowledge and skills needed to practice the art of celestial navigation.
Author : Jeff Toghill
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393302943
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (29 download)
Download or read book Celestial Navigation written by Jeff Toghill and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1986-06-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the uninitiated, celestial navigation appears to be a somewhat frightening exercise in mathematics. In fact, the maximum mathematics involved in the new sight reduction systems is the addition of three lines of figures. Similarly, the apparent complexities of the solar and stellar systems take on a less frightening appearance when related to the lighthouses and similar earthly objects used for coastal navigation. Throughout this book, the author uses such a comparison between earthly and heavenly objects in explaining the close relationship between coastal and celestial navigation. In doing so, he reduces a complex subject to a simple and interesting one that can be absorbed by even the most non-mathematically minded. The book concentrates for much of its length on the plotting of the boat's position by sun, planets, and stars when out of sight of land. It also deals with related navigational routines such as checking the compass by using heavenly objects, taking radio time signals, and adjusting the sextant for day-to-day corrections. This is celestial navigation in its simplest form, presented in a way which even the most amateur navigator can understand and absorb.
