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Re: Sextant accuracy with short distance to horizon
From: Steven Wepster
Date: 2001 Jun 25, 9:03 AM
From: Steven Wepster
Date: 2001 Jun 25, 9:03 AM
Dan Wrote: > You can take a sight on land from any *level* surface of sufficient distance. > I remember an "Aussie" list member that used the fence on his ranch in front > of his porch. That's interesting. But surely one must make an allowance for the fact that the fence is not at the same altitude as the horizon. _Steven