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1. History Flashcards

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What is the definition of navigation?

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The art or science of plotting, ascertaining, or directing the course of something.

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What are the types of navigation?

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Radio Fixing
Marine Chronometer
Celestial Navigation

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Latitude vs. Longitude

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How do you determine Longitude with time?

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The earth rotates 15 degrees per hour. If you know the time where you are and the time at Greenich, then with the difference you know the difference in longitude.

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What is the main instrument used in celestial navigation?

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Sexton

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