Celestial: Navigation

: Use a sextant to "shoot" the sun, moon, or stars while simultaneously recording the exact time from your chronometer.

: A publication containing the predicted positions of celestial bodies throughout the year. Celestial Navigation

: Estimate your current location based on your last known fix, speed, and heading. : Use a sextant to "shoot" the sun,

: Use the almanac and tables (or modern software like Celestial Navigation - Sextant Sight Reduction ) to calculate your distance from the body's ground position. Celestial Navigation

: Used to translate raw angular measurements into usable lines of position on a chart. 🛠️ The Standard Procedure