The objective of the course is to teach the students the basic practices of celestial navigation which will enable them to successfully use the various tools, publications and tables associated with this navigation method. The course will focus on the sun. Other celestial reductions will be discussed as time allows. The class is taught in a class room lecture format in which student will proceed through various celestial solutions under the direct instruction and guidance of the professor. Homework assignments are routinely assigned and reviewed in the next scheduled class.
Significant reading is required.
IN the later part of the semester a underway lab will be conducted using academy vessels to allow students an opportunity to shoot sunlines at sea. Volume II Ho pub 229, and a 1981 Nautical Almanac . Quizzes will normally be scheduled for the second class meeting of the week. A final exam will be given. In addition I will add 10 points to your end of the semester quiz average if you have maintained a course notebook that is neat and organized.