CELESTIAL NAVIGATION LEARNING CELESTIAL NAVIGATION Celestial Navigation is not hard to learn. There are programs for fifth graders to learn celestial positioning as an Earth Science proj- ect. However, the degree to which one wishes to become proficient does dictate a variation in depth of material trewatment. This catalog contains books that will teach the taking a simple sextant sight, all the way to writing your own computer program, or even telling the time from the moon. The fun of celestial navigation lies in the fact that it is a challenge, and that you can take it as far as you want. The first few books in this section are the easiest for the beginner. The material becomes progressively more thorough from there. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION FOR YACHTSMEN CELESTIAL NAVIGATION BY H0-249 by Mary Blewitt #4701 $12.95 by John E. Milligan #4804 $8.50 This famous introduction to navigation omits theory, trigonom- Here is a basic beginner's book introducing the tyro to the tools, etry, and confusion. Since 1967, the first edition has been one the vocabulary, and the techniques of celestial navigation. Among of the best known, best loved primers on the subject. It is a the recommended tools are the H.O. 249 Tables, widely used by straightforward presentation of what to do and how to do it using navigators at sea, because of their simplicity. the Nautical Almanac. The appendix contains the Almanac pages If you can read, add and subtract, understand angles, and use needed to work every example in the book, so that no additional a protractor, you can learn to navigate in your armchair or at sea reference book is needed for study purposes. One of the best from this book. SC, 1989, 101 Pages SW 0.5 lbs. books we know of for the beginner. SC, 1994, 67 pgs. SW 0.3 lb. A STAR TO STEER HER BY PRACTICAL CELESTIAL NAVIGATION by Edward J. Bergin #4702 $18.50 by Susan P. Howell #4805 $19.95 An excellent self-teaching guide for use in home or office. It We highly recommend this text which has been used extensively is easily read and logically structured by a teacher who knows in classroom instruction. It has clear helpful diagrams and an teaching, and his subject well. This book gives broad coverage abundance of practice problems. Correct answers which are sup- to the subject, and blends theory and practice well to avoid confu- plied for checking the practice problems, combined with the many sion. The author claims that eight hours with this book will give sample problems make this book a good choice for self-instruction you a solid working knowledge of celestial navigation. Uses HO- by the diligent student. The reader should obtain HO-229, Vol 3, in 229 exclusively. SC, 1988, 206 Pages. SW 1.5 lbs. order to do all the problems. SC, 1987, 261 pg. SW 1.6 lbs. 66 Order by telephone +1-316-686-9785 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION CELESTIAL FOR THE CELESTIAL NAVIGATION IN A NUTSHELL CRUISING NAVIGATOR by Hewett Schlereth #6601 $13.95 by Merle B. Turner #5104 $14.95 This is a modern perspective An excellent navigation text for either on celestial navigation, by a very the navigator who knows the rudiments expert and easy to read author. and wants to learn about the whys and Even though he explains every- wherefores or for the studious beginner thing with simple relationships, who wants to learn not only how to navi- he does confine his comments to gate, but also the geometrical background celestial navigation. No attempt is of celestial navigation. And each chapter made to rehash basic navigation has interesting notes on the lore of naviga- procedures. This is why we recom- tion. In any case, this book can teach you mend it as an intermediate book. to navigate using time, the sextant, the On the other hand, if you have had Nautical Almanac, and a hand calculator with trigonometric functions, previous experience with celestial the latter eliminating the need for sight reduction tables, although they navigation, this book will provide are by no means abandoned from his instructions. This is an out- you with a wonderful reunion! standing book that can convert your navigation from the perfunctory to It covers taking sights by the sun, moon, stars and planets, the fascinating. SC, 1986, 232 pgs. SW 1.1 lb. and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The author is partial to HO-249 sight reduction, but this should not deter an HO-229 fan. You will be taken care- fully through several examples and situational illustrations, making this a very effective self-teaching guide. We highly CELESTIAL NAVIGATION recommend this book. SC, 2000, 136 pages, SW 2 lbs. by Jeff Toghill #4806 $14.95 One of the best books we have seen on actual operation of the sextant. The author presents all of the checks and adjustments a sextant could CELESTIAL NAVIGATION need, and backs it all up with actual photos. He by Tom Cunliffe #5005 $12.95 also shows photos of actual sightings with the sextant under various conditions, which clarifies This is the shortest book on otherwise abstract verbal descriptions. This com- celestial navigation we know pact, low priced book may be all you will need to of. Even so, nothing essential learn celestial navigation, but if you need to turn to is left out. There have always a more comprehensive treatment, the photos here will still be worth the been two widely divergent price. Uses HO-229. SC,1987,110 pages SW 0.4 lbs. approaches to teaching celes- tial: provide a long list of rules for making computations and plots; or explain the theory and CELESTIAL NAVIGATION mathematics so that the reader by Frances W. Wright #4902 $12.00 gains a thorough understanding, and can invent as he goes. This A quick, easy, and thorough explana- book strikes the perfect balance tion of celestial navigation, with realistically between the two by explaining worked examples. This book grew out of theory in an uncomplicated way, the authors many years as a teacher of and omitting unnecessary detail. With excellent pictures and navigation. It deals with the nautical alma- diagrams, this book is one of the best intermediate starting nac and HO-249 as the method of sight books available, and is certainly the best refresher to be reduction. The only pre-requisite for the text had. We also have frequently recommended this book as a is the ability to add and subtract. SC, 1986, “second” book, where a different approach is desired. Uses 142 pages. SW 1 lb. HO-249. SC,2001, 64 pages SW 0.5 lbs. Order online at http://celestaire.com 67 CELESTIAL NAVIGATION DUTTON'S NAUTICAL NAVIGATION by Thomas J. Cutler #5101 $49.95 Contains the most up-to-date and reli- able presentation in print of the principles and practice of piloting, dead reckoning, celestial navigation and radio navigation. Its forty one chapters provide thorough coverage of every topic required for a firm foundation in piloting and dead reckon- ing. Its coverage of celestial navigation has always been one of its outstanding features; the new edition continues that tradition. The book is beautifully done in two-color art work. Duttons is a true refer- ence work as well as a text on navigation. It is surpassed only by The American Practical Navigator (HO-9) in total comprehensive- CELESTIAL NAVIGATION COURSE Starpath ness. HC, 2004, 15th Edition, 464 pages. SW 3.0 lbs. This course covers how to find oneʼs position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, moon, stars, and planets plus other rou- tine and special procedures of safe, efficient offshore navigation. PROBLEMS AND ANSWERS IN NAVIGATION AND No previous navigation experience is required — the only math PILOTING involved is arithmetic (adding and subtracting angles and times). by Elbert S. Maloney #5107 $24.95 This is a practical, how-to-do-it course, which also includes clear explanations of how it works and how to do it well. This course Prepared as a companion to "Duttons," but may be used with includes other crucial factors of ocean navigation besides just any standard text or by itself. Over 200 problems and answers in finding out where you are from the stars, such as logbook pro- dead reckoning, piloting, and celestial navigation are presented. cedures, dead reckoning, error analysis, route planning, etc. At An ideal aid to self-learning or to refresh ones knowledge of navi- the end of this course, you will be ready for ocean navigation. gation. SC, 1988, 83 pages. (List price $24.95). SW 0.6 lbs. Thousands of students have successfully learned celestial from these materials and gone on to cross oceans or circumnavigate the globe. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION MADE EASY The course comes in one of two mediums: an interactive CD, or By Francois Meyrier #4807 $14.95 a printed Course Text with chart materials. It is important to know that the CD version is an eBook format that cannot be printed. This should not be your first book on celestial Only the charts and forms can be printed. In going through the navigation, but it may well be the best second course lessons, you will be able to click on areas of interest, or one. Theory is presented in a logical, under- on something you want to know more about. You will not be standable way, and the diagrams and pictures left studying on your own. Registered for the course, you are are the best we have ever seen.