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Re: Testing pocket sextant
From: Bill B
Date: 2006 Jun 14, 02:22 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2006 Jun 14, 02:22 -0400
> 1. I checked the IC from more remote buildings as well. > IC is zero. If IC is indeed zero (along the arc), the problem *must* be elsewhere. Given the magnitude of the error, dip or personal error sound like the likely culprits. Knowing you, I would discount personal error. While on the topic of personal error; if a crewmember on a man of war, privateer or pirate ship lost a hand in an encounter and it was replaced with a hook, were they allowed to stand watch near the ship's compass? I they only lost a finger, did they get a little hook to replace the finger? Bill
