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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
