What’s The Difference Between A Plastic And Metal Sextant?
When I started searching for a sextant to buy, I was presented with two options. A plastic sextant, or a metal sextant. The metal ones…
What Is Celestial Navigation?
Lots of people have a romantic picture in their mind whenever you mention celestial navigation. It will conjure images of gazing up at the stars,…
58 Stars You Can Use For Celestial Navigation
There are billions of stars in the sky, most of which are so far away that you cannot see them. In fact, according to the…
6 Methods For Celestial Navigation
Celestial navigation is a scientific art form that uses the sun, moon, stars and planets for navigating across the surface of the earth. It may…
Sextant Errors And Corrections: With Downloadable PDF
A properly adjusted sextant is an incredibly precise scientific instrument. Unfortunately, it is subject to a large number of potential errors. All these errors need…
What Is A Sextant Used For?
A sextant is a highly accurate scientific instrument, used for measuring the angle between two objects. Its best-known use is in celestial navigation when you…
What Equipment Do You Need For Celestial Navigation?
Celestial navigation is all about using the stars and celestial bodies to find your position. In the middle of the ocean, it is really your…
How Accurate Is Celestial Navigation Compared To GPS?
When I did my first ever celestial position fix, I was extremely happy to get within 20 miles of my GPS position. Since then, I…
