Find your latitude using only the stars
Mar 04, 2021
2 minutes
Ancient Polynesian navigators could pinpoint tiny islands scattered across thousands of miles of empty oceans using visual observations of the stars (see YM Mar 21). This month, we will explore how you can apply that timeless technique to modern passages, using the star Vega as an example. But first, it’s worth recapping the vital element of declination.
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