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Re: Correction, Shadow Pin
From: Chuck Griffiths
Date: 2002 Aug 26, 12:48 -0400
From: Chuck Griffiths
Date: 2002 Aug 26, 12:48 -0400
Robert Eno suggested: Hello Mr. LeRoy, I don't know of any on-line sources, however, I use my handy Celesticomp navigation computer when swinging my compass with a shadow pin. By now, (at the risk of speaking heresy) most navigators should have some kind of electronic navigation calculator. Failing that, you can always manually calculate the sun's azimuth using the formulas and a regular calculator with trig functions. I'd add a couple other options: For people looking for an easy electronic solution, but not having access to a Celesticomp or other dedicated computer try http://hjem.get2net.dk/JalaSoft/Navigation.htm. This is a link that has a great shareware program for all celestial nav functions. One can easily find azimuth of any body from a know position. For online access to the sight reduction tables for marine navigation go to http://164.214.12.145/pubs/ the introduction of each volume provides directions to solve for azimuth to find compass error. Of course, any sight reduction method can be used to find the azimuth of a body and HO 249 is available online at the same site. Chuck ********************************************************************** This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may be legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. This e-mail and its files are intended solely for the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and their content is the property of Smiths Aerospace. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose this communication. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the e-mail administrator at postmaster@si.com and then delete this e-mail, its files and any copies. This footnote also confirms that this e-mail message has been scanned for the presence of known computer viruses. ***********************************************************************