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AstroNav Course
Overview
Coordinate Systems
Plotting a Line of Position
The Sight Reduction Form
Section I: Observations and Corrections
Section II: Time and Dead Reckoning
Section III: Latitude and Longitude
Section IV: Determining a Line of Position
Supplemental Material
Overview
Plotting Exercise
Lab Worksheet
Test Your Understanding
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AstroNav Course
Overview
Coordinate Systems
Plotting a Line of Position
The Sight Reduction Form
Section I: Observations and Corrections
Choosing a Celestial Body
Apparent Altitude
Observed Altitude
Section II: Time and Dead Reckoning
Section III: Latitude and Longitude
Greenwich Hour Angle
Local Hour Angle
Declination
Assumed Latitude
Section IV: Determining a Line of Position
Computed Altitude
Altitude Intercept
Azimuth
Course Complete
Greenwich Hour Angle
Test Your Understanding
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