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How are the tables for declination generated ? equation ? etc......
From: Courtney Thomas
Date: 2005 Feb 11, 04:16 -0500
From: Courtney Thomas
Date: 2005 Feb 11, 04:16 -0500
I'm interested in possibly programming a calculator to handle some navigation calculations to avoid carrying cumbersome tomes and am consequently curious as to how astronomers come up with the declination numbers, etc.. A general source(s) of information on how I can calculate navigational necessaries would be appreciated. Gratefully, Courtney -- s/v Mutiny Rhodes Bounty II lying Oriental, NC WDB5619