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Wndsn Star Calculator

High-precision star calculator. Companion to Wndsn Quadrant Telemeters: Low tech, high utility graphical distance computers from the Wndsn applied science lab.

To use, enter the latitude of your observation point, choose the name of the observed star or input its declination, and measure the altitude of the star with your quadrant. The resulting set of data can be used for cardinal direction and time determination.

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Explanation

Observing and measuring the 59 navigation stars, which are bright enough to be recognized in the sky with moderate light pollution, we can determine cardinal direction, location, and even time.

For a comprehensive tutorial, see The Quadrant Telemeter: A Star Compass.

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See also

• United States Naval Observatory (USNO): Map of Navigational stars
• The Nautical Almanac
• How tos: Wndsn Quadrant Telemeters
• Wndsn Quadrant Telemeters as well as the print edition of the manual in the store