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Re: Instumental error?
From: Kieran Kelly
Date: 2005 Apr 20, 18:48 +1000
From: Kieran Kelly
Date: 2005 Apr 20, 18:48 +1000
I own a theodolite and would be very interested in hearing this method. Kieran Kelly Sydney Australia -----Original Message----- From: Navigation Mailing List [mailto:NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM]On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Wednesday, 20 April 2005 6:39 PM To: NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM Subject: Re: Instumental error? Alex: > I know a very clever method of calibrating your sextant > "at home" that is without stars, but you need a theodolite > or another instrument more precise than the sextant, > and with precise level. Unfortunately I don't have a theodolite. > > Can describe the method to the list if anyone is interested. > (I recently read about it in one XIX century paper on > the Internet). Please do publish. Bill