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Re: Sextants


Subject: Re: Sextants
From: Donna Ferron (donna.ferron@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Jul 27 1999 - 10:00:40 EDT


I'm interested in these questions as well although I have yet to purchase a
sextant. I wanted to wait for my nautical atlas from the government printing
office to arrive. I've been told by a friend that I'll be waiting a long
time. Is this true?

Thanks, Donna

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Colman [SMTP:delta611@XXX.XXX]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 9:31 AM
> To: NAVIGATION-L@XXX.XXX
> Subject: Sextants
>
> Im a beginning Celestial Navigator and am seeking some
> advise...I have access to a Davis MK25 Sextant to learn with..or
> SHould I purchase the Astra IIIb to learn with..?? I don't plan any
> crossing in the immediate future...One other thing, I was also
> thinking of purchasing the Celesticomp V for checking my math and
> learning with it. or should I pass on the puter to learn the
> conventional way....
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry
>
> P.S. If this has been discussed before I apologize, I cant find an
> archive..!!





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