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Re: Long Term Almanac 2000-2050
From: Gordon Talge
Date: 2000 Dec 17, 5:58 PM
From: Gordon Talge
Date: 2000 Dec 17, 5:58 PM
"Dr. Geoffrey Kolbe" wrote:
>
> With reference to the ongoing discussion on the best calculator for
> navigational use, may I offer an alternative....
>
> - No batteries required
>
> - Lasts for 50 years
>
> - Guaranteed to still work after immersion in water
>
This almanac looks a little like the long term almanac in
the back of the "American Practical Navigator"
-- Gordon
> - Interfaces with the finest computer in the world - your own brain!
>
> The "Long Term Almanac 2000-2050" is my attempt to produce an easy-to-use
> long term almanac that is small enough to be easily stowed - even in the
> sextant box. It is good for 50 years so it will be a while before you need
> worry about it being out of date!
>
> The tables give the GHA and dec. of the sun and the GHA of Aries, as well
> as the positions of 39 selected navigational stars. The tables are
> generally accurate to 0.3'. (Sorry, no moon or planets)
>
> As well as the usual tables for refraction and dip, there is also a set of
> concise sight reduction tables which will get you found to within a mile,
> if you do your bit with the sextant.
>
> Go to http://www.pisces-press.com/almanac.htm and have a look. If you like
> it, you can buy it online.
>
> Tell me what you think...
>
> Geoffrey Kolbe.
>
> Border Barrels Ltd., Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, TD9 0SN Scotland.
> Tel. +44 (0)13873 76253 Fax. +44 (0)13873 76214.
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