Astro Navigation
The Admiralty Manual of Navigation Volume 2
11th Edition
Published on 1. January 2018
Book
Hardback
978-1-906915-58-2 (ISBN)
Description
Satellite technology enables almost every mariner to use
electronic navaids to fix their position on the oceans. However,
electronic systems can be disrupted by errors in a satellite or its ground
control systems, defects in shipboard equipment or interference with satellite
signals. The celestial chart therefore remains the most reliable tool for
mariners navigating out of sight of land.
electronic navaids to fix their position on the oceans. However,
electronic systems can be disrupted by errors in a satellite or its ground
control systems, defects in shipboard equipment or interference with satellite
signals. The celestial chart therefore remains the most reliable tool for
mariners navigating out of sight of land.
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Series
Edition
11th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1155 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906915-58-2 (9781906915582)
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Content
Chapter 1 The Celestial Sphere - Introduction
Chapter 2 Time Systems
Chapter 3 Practical Sights: Planning, Taking Reducing and Plotting
Chapter 4 The Celestial Sphere - Definitions, Hour Angles and Theory of Time
Chapter 5 Identification of Heavenly Bodies, Astronomical Position Lines, Observed
Chapter 6 Position and Sight Reduction Procedures
Chapter 7 Meridian Passage and Polaris
Chapter 8 The Rising and Setting of Heavenly Bodies
Chapter 9 Refraction, Dip and Mirage
Appendix 1 The Sky at Night
Appendix 2 Extracts from the Nautical Almanac (1997)
Chapter 2 Time Systems
Chapter 3 Practical Sights: Planning, Taking Reducing and Plotting
Chapter 4 The Celestial Sphere - Definitions, Hour Angles and Theory of Time
Chapter 5 Identification of Heavenly Bodies, Astronomical Position Lines, Observed
Chapter 6 Position and Sight Reduction Procedures
Chapter 7 Meridian Passage and Polaris
Chapter 8 The Rising and Setting of Heavenly Bodies
Chapter 9 Refraction, Dip and Mirage
Appendix 1 The Sky at Night
Appendix 2 Extracts from the Nautical Almanac (1997)