Category Archives: global positioning system

Accuracy of Sight Reduction Methods.

In my recent article ‘Why Astro‘, I highlighted the risks in using the GPS.  Since writing that article, I am frequently asked “if astro / celestial navigation is to be used, which of the many systems is the best”.  Sight … Continue reading

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Why Astro?

In a recent article the discussion centred on our over-reliance on GPS for navigation at sea and the need for back-up systems.  The conclusion drawn was that we already have a back-up system, one that has been tried and tested … Continue reading

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