Introduction to Celestial Navigation for Mariners
Introduction to Celestial Navigation for Mariners, The Marine Sextant, The Sun, and How to Navigate By Lighthouses in the Sky!
Course Description
In this course, you will learn about the basics of celestial navigation, including all about sextants and how to use them, as well as the navigational math required in celestial navigation. Eventually, we move onto pretty advanced topics such as sextant adjustment and using the Moon, Stars, and Planets.
This course is designed for recreational or professional sailors and power-boaters interested in marine navigation, sailing using primitive navigation techniques, and self-reliance!