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Re: Faint stars easier to find on the horizon first?
From: Trevor Kenchington
Date: 2004 May 28, 15:16 +0000
From: Trevor Kenchington
Date: 2004 May 28, 15:16 +0000
Thank you to Fred and Henry for pointing out that daytime sights of
Venus are used in practical navigation. That's a big step beyond my
textbook knowledge, let alone my practical experience!
Trevor Kenchington
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