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Binding: Spiral-bound
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.89
Fabric Type: 9780071485692
Fax Number: 1
Legal Disclaimer: 0071485694
Maximum Color Depth: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Metal Type: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Publisher: 1
Region Code: 176
Total External Bays Free: December 04, 2006
Total Firewire Ports: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Your All-in-One Navigation Tool Kit
Celestial navigation remains an essential skill for every mariner who ventures out of sight of land. In this era of electronic navigation, it is the perfect backup system, enabling you to determine your position when the GPS malfunctions or your boat loses electrical power.
Here in one volume is every bit of information you need to understand the process, take sights, and find your location anywhere in the world. Compiled for beginning and experienced celestial navigators alike, and elegantly designed on the assumption that 1-mile precision is perfectly adequate for backup navigation, this handy volume replaces $300 worth and thousands of pages of guides, tables, and almanacs.
The Complete On-Board Celestial Navigator includes: - A clear, concise primer/refresher that explains the entire process
- A five-year nautical almanac (2007–2011) for determining precise star, sun, moon, and planet locations at the time of sighting
- A star finder
- Sight reduction tables for crunching the numbers and producing a fix anywhere in the world
"The only complete self-contained work available. When your electronic navigation fails, 'steering by the stars' will guide you safely to your destination."—Sydney Afloat (Australia)
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I had the prior version of this book and loved it. However, the tables that are included are only good for about 4 years and my old one was about 2 years out of date. I loved my previous one and used it a lot as I practice to stay "current" relative to celestial navigation. I find that this reference and its self-contained approach is very accessible, easy to use and is surprisingly accurate. I'm glad I'm keeping up with the "current" versions.
The service was excellent.
Rating:  -
Not for the beginner. As a compendium of a nautical almanac, it works, as a primer or tutorial, a very poor. The examples are very poorly documented and it is assumed that the reader can decipher the calculation processes. As a starter book, I would look at "Celestial Navigation in a Nutshell" by Hewitt Schlereth instead.
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Excellent reference work with everything you need in one place to accompany your sextant. Some subjects are assumed and so if you are just learning, I recommend another book on the basics of the subject to accompany this one. But this one is a must have!
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