Navigational Astronomy
- Episode aired Aug 1, 1973
Until the invention of modern techniques, a ship at sea could only find her position by the sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origin... Read allUntil the invention of modern techniques, a ship at sea could only find her position by the sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origins of astronomy, and show how seamen use the sun.Until the invention of modern techniques, a ship at sea could only find her position by the sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origins of astronomy, and show how seamen use the sun.