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Re: It Works.
From: Bruce Stark
Date: 2002 Apr 8, 14:41 EDT
From: Bruce Stark
Date: 2002 Apr 8, 14:41 EDT
Like George, I've been "Off watch." But for longer time and for less interesting reasons, one of them being that a backhoe took out our telephone line. A lot of good postings. William Noyce's insight, that the problem we were discussing on the "It Works" thread takes care of itself, is beautiful. Why didn't we see that?! I'm sorry now I posted that method of finding SHA meridian, etc. It injects the old nautical astronomer's way of thinking into the discussion. It isn't needed, and confuses the issue. Arthur and others should forget about SHA meridian and put to practice what William has said. That way they will see how it works and develop confidence. Don't think I have anything to add to what George has said. Glad he pointed out that noon is the worst time to get local time. Hope the "Artificial Horizon" thread will remain as lively. Bruce
