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Plastic Sextants: Which One Is Best?
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Plastic Sextants: Which One Is Best?

When it comes to plastic sextants, the only manufacturer making reliable instruments is Davis Instruments. They produce the Mk3 “Lifeboat” sextant, the Mk15 “Standard” sextant,…

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The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Sextant: Which Is Best?
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The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Sextant: Which Is Best?

Buying a sextant can be a bewildering process. Searching the main models shows they range in price from <$50 to $2,000+. Including the second-hand market…

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What Is A Sextant? Explained By A Ship’s Officer
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What Is A Sextant? Explained By A Ship’s Officer

The sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure angles. In celestial navigation, it measures the angle between the horizon and a celestial body (the…

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How Sextants Work: An Illustrated Guide
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How Sextants Work: An Illustrated Guide

When learning how to use the sextant, one of the most important first steps is to understand how it works. I have spent the last…

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Which Sextant Is Best For A Yacht?
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Which Sextant Is Best For A Yacht?

On a yacht, a sextant can act as a great backup in case you lose your GPS. If you have learned how to use one,…

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Which Sextant Is Best For A Beginner?
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Which Sextant Is Best For A Beginner?

If you have recently started learning celestial navigation, you are probably now considering buying your first sextant. An online search will quickly tell you that…

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Davis Mk15 Sextant Review
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Davis Mk15 Sextant Review

I have recently purchased a Davis Mk15 Sextant because I was intrigued by its low price point and I wanted to compare it to the…

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How To Use A Sextant: A Step By Step Guide
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How To Use A Sextant: A Step By Step Guide

When you first get hold of a sextant it can seem like a daunting prospect to learn how to use it. I experienced the same…

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7 Tips To Use A Sextant Like A Pro
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7 Tips To Use A Sextant Like A Pro

Having spent most of my professional career learning navigational skills and techniques, I can honestly say that mastering the sextant was one of the most…

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What Is The Best Time To Use A Sextant?
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What Is The Best Time To Use A Sextant?

The most well-known use for a sextant is to measure the altitude of celestial bodies so that you can plot your position onto a chart….

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What’s The Difference Between A Plastic And Metal Sextant?
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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…

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What Is Celestial Navigation?
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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,…

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