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The Sky at Night · S17 E8

Navigational Astronomy

1973-08-01

Until the invention of modern techniques like radar and satellite-guidance, a ship at sea could only find her position by sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick Moore and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origins of astronomy, and show how seamen use the sun.

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Season 17 Episodes

  • E11973 - an Exciting Year!
  • E2Practical Work in the Observatory
  • E3Sirius - The Brightest Star
  • E4The Eclipse of the Century
  • E5How Big are the Planets?
  • E6The Colours of the Stars
  • E7The African Eclipse
  • E8Navigational Astronomy
  • E9Venus - A Cratered World
  • E10The Moon Illusion
  • E11The Volcanoes of Mars
  • E12When Mercury Crosses the Sun
  • E13Pioneer to Jupiter