{"product_id":"how-to-use-a-sextant-miles-h-carver-9798251276305","title":"How to Use a Sextant: A Step-by-Step Guide to Celestial Navigation and Position Finding","description":"Master the timeless skill of celestial navigation and navigate confidently anywhere on Earth.\u003cbr\u003eWhen GPS fails, a sextant gives sailors, maritime professionals, and enthusiasts a reliable way to determine position using the sun, stars, and horizon.\u003cbr\u003eHow to Use a Sextant is a practical, step-by-step guide that makes celestial navigation approachable. From understanding the sextant to taking accurate sights and calculating your position, this handbook walks you through the essential skills for self-reliant navigation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow to Use This Book\u003cbr\u003eo Operate your sextant safely and accurately from your first observation.\u003cbr\u003eo Master measurement techniques: horizon identification, sextant hold, rocking, and recording sights.\u003cbr\u003eo Understand celestial navigation fundamentals, including coordinate systems and star movement.\u003cbr\u003eo Reduce sights into precise latitude and longitude and practice position plotting.\u003cbr\u003eo Apply skills in real-world scenarios, from land practice to offshore passages.\u003cbr\u003eo Troubleshoot errors and verify accuracy for confidence at sea. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten for beginners and sailors building backup navigation skills, every concept is explained clearly with practical, real-world examples. With a sextant, accurate time, and the predictable movement of celestial bodies, you can navigate anywhere, no electronics required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miles H. Carver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798251276305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Miles H. Carver","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588454297855,"sku":"9798251276305","price":21.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-use-a-sextant-miles-h-carver-9798251276305","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}