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A film by William F. Buckley, Jr.
Running Time: 40 min.
Yes, this is the same William F. Buckley, Jr. of political pundit fame, who was also an avid bluewater sailor.
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Running Time: 40 minutes.
In Celestial Navigation Simplified, Buckley gives the viewer just enough concept but sticks primarily to the procedure, like a chef explaining the steps in a recipe. Buckley demonstrates the following steps:
1. Take a Sight of the sun with your sextant.
2. Get your Geographical Position from the Air Almanac.
3. Select an Apparent Position along a line of latitude.
4. Refer to the Sight Reduction Tables to draw a Line of Position.
5. Plot your Exact Position.
Buckley was a political TV personality for many years. In his video, Buckley uses that same smooth and reassuring voice, coupled with straight forward visuals, to guide you through his simplified process. Celestial Navigation Simplified is a great resource for any sailor interested in learning and mastering this centuries old skill.
William F. Buckley, Jr. was an American conservative author and commentator, founder of National Review magazine, host of the long-running political TV show, Firing Line, and author of more than fifty books. He was also a passionate and experienced sailor.
The Air Almanac courtesy U.S. Naval Observatory
Interactive Spreadsheets for Celestial Nav
Interactive Spreadsheets for Celestial Nav Manual
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