Category Archives: celestial navigation

Rising and Setting Times of Stars.

It is very useful to be able to calculate the times at which the principal stars and constellations will rise in the east.  It is also helpful to be able to predict the approximate position of the star or constellation … Continue reading

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The Intercept Method

Although it is usual these days to calculate an observed position in astro navigation by using the Rapid Reduction Method, there are other methods which do not necessitate the purchase of expensive reduction tables.  One of these methods is the … Continue reading

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