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Introduction to Celestial Navigation and Astronomy for Sailors!

Introduction to Celestial Navigation and Astronomy for Sailors!. Learn the basics of Celestial Navigation - the art and science of finding your way by the sun, moon, stars, and planets.

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Introduction to Celestial Navigation and Astronomy for Sailors!

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  1. Introduction to Celestial Navigation and Astronomy for Sailors! Learn the basics of Celestial Navigation - the art and science of finding your way by the sun, moon, stars, and planets. If your electronics fail at sea, a basic understanding of Celestial Navigation can be very useful. We will use a sextant and take a traditional “noon-site” to determine our latitude and longitude from the position of the sun. Saturday, November 19th 10:30 – 3:30 at The Saratoga Lake Sailing Club Manning Cove, Ballston Spa Sextants provided. Please bring your own lunch. Registration: Contact Julie to reserve a spot: teetsov@crd.ge.com or (518) 387-7551 $25 payable in cash or check upon arrival Instructor: Julie Teetsov teaches celestial navigation with The Mystic Seaport Museum Planetarium Sponsored by Latham West Marine

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