One of the keys to becoming good at celestial navigation is knowing what you’re looking for. That is why learning the constellations is important.
Todays gCaptain tip is a simple link to a simple slideshow that teaches you star identification the night sky.
QuiteBay’s: The Night Sky
(thanks to Lifehacker for the tip)
Also…not very instructional but still interesting: 1822 Celestial Atlas
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Captain John Konrad is co-founder of Unofficial Networks, Editor In Chief of this blog and author of the book Fire On The Horizon. He is a USCG licensed Master Mariner of Unlimited Tonnage and, since graduating from SUNY Maritime College, has sailed a variety of ships from ports around the world. John currently lives in Morro Bay, California with his wife and two children.
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