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Celestial navigation is the science of determining position on the earth by referencing
the altitude and position of the sun, stars and planets. Satellite navigation and global
positioning systems (GPS) changed things. Sextants are still very important, even with
electronic navigation. The U.S. Naval Academy (see teaching positions there) has
modified its curriculum regarding celestial navigation (see New York Times article).
the altitude and position of the sun, stars and planets. Satellite navigation and global
positioning systems (GPS) changed things. Sextants are still very important, even with
electronic navigation. The U.S. Naval Academy (see teaching positions there) has
modified its curriculum regarding celestial navigation (see New York Times article).
A leader in electronic navigation is Sperry, who regularly posts positions. California
Maritime Academy (at listed employers) periodically has openings for deck officers.
Maritime Academy (at listed employers) periodically has openings for deck officers.
Something interesting... a free, on-line celestial navigation course we came across
and wanted to share with our friends. If anyone thinks that sextants are antiques, they
should think about what they would use if we lost our synchronous GPS satellites.
and wanted to share with our friends. If anyone thinks that sextants are antiques, they
should think about what they would use if we lost our synchronous GPS satellites.