Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2004 2004
Harry J. Baker(Author)
Adlard Coles Nautical (Publisher)
Published on 30. September 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-0-7136-6730-1 (ISBN)
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Description
This annual book of astro-navigation tables for yachtsmen contains all the information the ocean-going sailor should need in order to navigate by the heavenly bodies - the sun, moon, planets and stars. Using tables devised by practical ocean navigators, this book, togeher with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely by the heavenly bodies.
Reviews / Votes
'Nothing I have seen comes near to the sensible and nostalgically recognised format which I see before me' Tom Cunliffe, RYA Yachtmaster Examiner, author and sailor; 'Slim, modestly priced volume with clear, easily retrievable information' Cruising; 'System used is well tried and will be familiar to many experienced sailors' RYA NewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
charts, tables
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-6730-1 (9780713667301)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Harry J. Baker
Reed's Astro Navigation Tables 2005 2005
Book
08/2004
Adlard Coles Nautical
€41.03
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Previous edition
H.J. Baker
Reed's Heavenly Bodies: 2003
Book
11/2002
Thomas Reed Publications
€38.56
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Person
Lt Cdr Harry Baker - editor of Reed's Almanac astro section - now edits this Almanac for the cruising yachtsman. He is an astro navigation expert as well as a practical navigator and yacht skipper.