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Re: Proper method of taking a sun line from a boat
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2008 Sep 08, 04:28 -0400
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2008 Sep 08, 04:28 -0400
Rick, you wrote: "I'm waiting for someone to enlarge the image to the point of reading the sextant, collect the embedded time of day data in the image, and working up a sun line to check Gary's work. " Be sure to use the correct date. Although the date of the image is listed as "July 20, 2008", it is important to note that this is NOT the modern calendar date. We must add 13 days and conclude that the photo was actually taken on August 3, 2008. Why?? Well, look at the vessel. Someone, perhaps an insider trying to get out word about a conspiracy, has clearly labeled the boat "Old Style". And if you don't understand the meaning of this phrase, I encourage you to read this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Style_and_New_Style_dates Old Style indeed! ;-> -FER PS: For those not familiar with the reference, you may want to click on the "disambiguation" like on the above Wikipedia page. PPS: Ah summer... where did you go so fast? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
