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jbg43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I navigated across the ocean many days and nights using the sun and the north star (and about 42 other stars from time-to-time). (No sissy GPS in my day!!) These are methods tried and true over centuries. Nitpicking about the offset of polaris is ok if you're trying to get a buf to point juliet, but these techniques will get you towards home rather than further into the grimble. Good stuff!
jbg43 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I navigated across the ocean many days and nights using the sun and the north star (and about 42 other stars from time-to-time). (No sissy GPS in my day!!) These are methods tried and true over centuries. Nitpicking about the offset of polaris is ok if you're trying to get a buf to point juliet, but these techniques will get you towards home rather than further into the grimble. Good stuff!
seekertrth (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
@seekertrth Summary: the sun is at certain number of degrees (compass bearing) at certain times of day. Not exact but helps ina pinch, even on most cloudy days u can tell roughly where the sun is + if ur not far off your trail/point, helps u beat the rain back to camp, too
seekertrth (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The method I use is takes time to learn and u do have to make some adjustments for season and location. I look at the sun's location (height from horizon,for those that don't know). This does 2 things;1,w/ a little general knowledge of when the sun rises/sets,it tells me roughly the time day and,2,with some practice,I know roughly how many degrees from/to North is. NOT exact,but roughly moves 12 degrees an hour,1 hand above the horizon=1 hour. Practice w/ watch/compass until u get it. Works well
fahad2933 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
thumbs up for u
jamestargetedindiv (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Watch a Pre-January 8th copy of Inception. Listen closely when the actors say imagine, reality, and safe, or point pistols. You'll hear the words, Loughner, offin' her, part of the word Giffords, and much more. Some say they hear, do it.
enchantedfarmstead (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I always have trouble finding the North Star. Guess I'll have to practice more.
dandotreillydot42058 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
in a couple billion years the ns will be in the south some where
SultanRoyal (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
"The Big Dipper". That's what the girls call me.
branni79 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Great job fella thanx very much. |
