The very words Astro navigation are often enough to send a cold shudder through even the most experienced boater. The funny thing is that although a lot of Astro jargon has an almost mystical ring about it, most of us know the 'secrets' on which the whole science of Astro navigation is based.
RYA Astro Navigation Handbook is ideal for anyone new to celestial navigation, or wanting to update their Astro skills. It is not a textbook or manual – it is simply a book to enable you to 'just get on and do it'. It is the course book for anyone taking an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course.
Within the book, the reader will find a range of information on:
• The Sextant
• The Celestial Sphere
• The Noon Sight
• Morning & Afternoon Sights
• Planets
• Polaris
This book contains video to better illustrate concepts such as the Celestial Sphere and the PZX triangle.
Accessibility
Screen Reader Friendly: Yes
Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. It contains structural and page navigation, long descriptions are present, and videos contain closed captions where dialogue is present. Videos contain sound.
Accessibility Features:
Images have alternate text
Images have long descriptions
Book has table of contents
Structural navigation
Print page number navigation
Accessibility Hazards:
Flashing
Motion simulation
Sound
Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA
Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association
