Meaning celestial navigation
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celestial navigationdetermining an object's position using the stars and planets as guides.
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celestial navigationa method of navigating by referring to the stars or other objects in the sky.
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celestial navigationTo calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon us [..]
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celestial navigationIn celestial navigation, the two coordinates used to determine a ship's bearing were the azimuth and altitude of a celestial body.
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celestial navigationTo calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon us [..]
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celestial navigationnavigation with the aid of celestial bodies. Commonly uses a sextant and Nautical Almanac. Seldom used in the Navy now.
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celestial navigationA method of using the stars, sun and moon to determine one's position. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon using a sextant and reco [..]
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celestial navigationdetermination of position, and thus, the total process of navigation based on your position, by the position of the sun, moon, and stars.
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celestial navigationTo calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon us [..]
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