Here at last, is a bright modern approach to celestial navigation, for those wanting a little more than just a textbook to pass an exam.
Beginning with a brief outline of the solar system, the author provides a step-by-step guide to finding your position on the ocean, both with and without a pocket calculator for working out sights. And to assist novices in star recognition, the outstanding color illustrations will prove a real boon.
This book: is a straightforward how-to-do-it guide; requires only elementary math; contains outstanding illustrations to assist with star recognition; provides logical step-by-step guidance on position fixing; will replace the need to carry heavy almanacs on board.