6月29日的Celestial Navigation 360应用程序分析

Each measurement taken with a sextant (a 'sight') converts to a line of position (LoP) on a chart, the intersections of two or more such lines providing a position fix. Use this app to plan/enter sights and graphically inspect the resulting LoPs Features - * Realtime computed horizon in panoramic projection. Use for star/planet identification, sight preparation, true bearings etc. * Sight reduction for the 58 navigational stars of the Nautical Almanac, ephemerides calculated internally. * Graphical plot of LoPs about Assumed Position (intercept method), with fix error ellipse * Import sights from camera-based companion app Sextant Frame * Rising/setting/transits almanac * Lunar distances conversion to Universal Time Premium Subscription - All functionality extended to the sun, moon, planets