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    Sun activity
    From: Herbert Prinz
    Date: 2001 Sep 06, 1:47 AM

    Russell Sher wrote:
    
    > [...]  I also heard on the local news that solar activity may affect satellite communications
    > between now and October 15 - one wonders whether this could affect GPS
    > signals.
    
    It is also likely to affect sextant navigation: While shooting the sun, the 
    navigator might become entranced observing the sun spots and mess up the 
    sight. Last week there were several so called "naked eye sunspots" to be 
    seen. To be sure, "naked eye" refers to the size only and is not to be taken 
    litterally. A sextant, however, is a suitable observation instrument.
    
    Herbert Prinz (from 1368950/-4603950/4182550 ECEF)
    

       
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