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• There is a typo on page 8. Second paragraph, first sentence should read: "The next step is to adjust the tilt of the horizon mirror to move the two stars together horizontally." • There is a typo on page 28. End of first paragraph should be 2-1 not 3-1. • There is a typo on page 34. Second Column, under Solo vs Assisted Sights, second paragraph 'work "Mark"' should be 'word "Mark"'. • There is a typo on page 91. End of glossary entry for "Refraction," should read: "(10’ at 5°, then 5’ at 10°, and 1’ at 45°) in normal temperature and pressure." • Article on Solar Index Correction. • Read About Online Celestial Nav Course • Check out our Comparison of Plastic Sextants • Source for small order of Baader Solar filters. We are told this link www.dracoproductions.net sells 1.25" circle of Baadar filter material for only $4.00, $1.00 S/H. Otherwise it is some $40 for a letter size sheet plus shipping. This material is recommend in the book for making sun shades for doing accurate solar index measurements. • Contact the author at [email protected] • Read Public Discussion of Celestial Navigation. You can read what others have asked about, but to post your own question you will need a WebCard.
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