Vintage brass sextant on a nautical chart
Sextant detail - telescope
Sextant detail - arc and vernier
Sextant in its wooden case

The Navigator's Compendium: Celestial Navigation

A definitive, illustrated guide to mastering the ancient art of finding your way by the stars, sun, and planets.

$89.99
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This comprehensive volume delves deep into the techniques that guided explorers from the Polynesian voyagers to the Age of Discovery. More than just a history book, it is a practical manual.

  • Detailed Instructions: Learn to use a sextant, read nautical almanacs, and perform sight reductions.
  • Historical Context: Explore how celestial navigation shaped global trade routes and colonial expansion.
  • Star Charts & Diagrams: Over 200 full-color illustrations, maps, and schematics.
  • Modern Relevance: Understand the principles behind GPS and why traditional skills remain vital.

Edition

Specifications

Author:
Dr. Alistair Waverly
Pages:
480
Format:
Hardcover / 9x11 inches
ISBN:
978-1-2345-6789-0
Publisher:
ShipSailed Press
Publication Date:
October 2023
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