The third volume of the "Manual de Navegação" is entirely dedicated to the fundamentals, methods, and practices of Celestial Navigation.
This work thoroughly develops the theoretical and practical concepts necessary for determining position and navigating at sea through the observation of celestial bodies. Covering the use of the sextant, position triangle, calculation of altitude lines, time, and nautical almanac, it constitutes a fundamental pillar in the teaching of nautical science and the technical preparation of officers, navigators, and students in the maritime sector.
Manual de Navegação, Volume 3. Celestial Navigation Navy/Hydrographic Institute hardcover, 91 pages 1st edition, 2024 ISBN 9789899065239
