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Re: Lunars and the Astra IIIb
From: Dan Allen
Date: 2001 Dec 16, 4:29 PM
From: Dan Allen
Date: 2001 Dec 16, 4:29 PM
I for one who be very interested to see a description of a simple algorithm to solve the lunar problem. Dan Allen -----Original Message----- From Navigation Mailing List [mailto:NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM]On Behalf Of George Huxtable Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 2:26 AM To: NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM Subject: Re: Lunars and the Astra IIIb However, it's quite easy to calculate lunar distances for yourself, from the predicted GHA and declination of these bodies, using a programmable pocket-calculator or a computer. If anyone asks, I will explain how. That is only part of the problem, though. Making all the corrections and reducing the result to a measurement of GMT is a complex matter. George.
