Celestial Navigation Fun !

[rusky]

Originally Posted by DragonFlyer

Hi guys. I wrote a celestial navigation book which is free to download from my web site. You can get "Celestial Navigation in a Teacup" at: Celestial Navigation
Also, I have authored some comprehensive CN software "Teacup Celestial" which is also for free at the web site. From what I can tell by comparison, it is more accurate than commercially available programs and easier to use. Sight planning, built-in perpetual almanac, sight reduction with plotted LOPs. Rise/set times, and Lunars are also part of this program. It is easy, fast, and makes CN a blast! In the near future I will also upload for free download Ageton S-tables with my easy to follow work sheets such that you can do all your CN with no electronics or computers and no sight reduction tables (you just need an Almanac and the ability to add and subtract), just 9 pages of numbers.

Rodger

Thanks very much for this
You have put in a lot of work.
appreciated

[sneuman]

Originally Posted by DragonFlyer

Hi guys. I wrote a celestial navigation book which is free to download from my web site. You can get "Celestial Navigation in a Teacup" at: Celestial Navigation
Also, I have authored some comprehensive CN software "Teacup Celestial" which is also for free at the web site. From what I can tell by comparison, it is more accurate than commercially available programs and easier to use. Sight planning, built-in perpetual almanac, sight reduction with plotted LOPs. Rise/set times, and Lunars are also part of this program. It is easy, fast, and makes CN a blast! In the near future I will also upload for free download Ageton S-tables with my easy to follow work sheets such that you can do all your CN with no electronics or computers and no sight reduction tables (you just need an Almanac and the ability to add and subtract), just 9 pages of numbers.

Rodger

I used your text when I was teaching myself celestial last winter. Excellent! Thanks so much!

[sneuman]

Also, found this site very helpful:
CELESTIAL REASONING: Quick & Dirty Noon Sights

[DragonFlyer]

Thank you all for the compliments on the book! It was a labor of love, and I am so happy that so many of you appreciate it. Use the software too!

Have a happy holiday!
Rodger