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Though contemporary sailors generally use electronic systems to orient themselves, the sextant is far from redundant. This purest of all nautical instruments, which allows seafarers to accurately determine their global position alone and without the aid of modern technology, is still required equipment on all commercial trading vessels; should electronic systems fail, a sextant can make the difference between disaster and survival. In this invaluable tutorial for beginning navigators, Pike clearly and efficiently explains the use and care of the sextant.Product Identifiers
PublisherRowman & Littlefield
ISBN-139781574091687
eBay Product ID (ePID)95455214
Product Key Features
SubjectAstronomy
Publication Year2003
Number of Pages112 Pages
Publication NameReed's Sextant Simplified
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorDag Pike
FormatPaperback
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorDag Pike