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Re: Henning Umland's long term almanac. Is it wrong?
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2016 Feb 23, 19:02 -0500
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2016 Feb 23, 19:02 -0500
It was Frank who figured out it was a bug in the Java code, caused by a Java update. There is nothing like having a copy of the Nautical Almanac on board! The haversine-Donial method developed here on Nav-list, provides minimal paper volume to reduce sights without a computer. I suppose use of a laptop for sight reductions is warranted for yacht races that require celestial navigation, but, otherwise, just use a GPS unit, and have a spare or two in plastic bags!
Fred Hebard
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