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Re: Proper method of taking a sun line from a boat
From: Bill B
Date: 2008 Sep 09, 03:57 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2008 Sep 09, 03:57 -0400
Rick wrote: > "I'm waiting for someone to enlarge the image to the point of reading the > sextant, collect the embedded time of day data in the image, and working > up a sun line to check Gary's work. " Frank replied: > Be sure to use the correct date. Although the date of the image is listed as > "July 20, 2008", it is important to note that this is NOT the modern > calendar date.... An interesting observation. Either way, my dip-short tables don't seem to cover the situation pictured, so I had to scramble for the equation. Bill B. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
