Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Part I- Our Star: Navigation by the Sun
Chapter 1- The Big Picture
Chapter 2- Mirror, Mirror
Chapter 3- Celestial Navigation in Theory
Chapter 4- Columns of Numbers
Chapter 5- Celestial Navigation in Practice
Chapter 6- More Columns of Numbers
Chapter 7- Plot, Counterplot
Chapter 8- Noon Sight for Latitude

Part II- Neighbors: Navigation by the Planets
Chapter 9- Identification
Chapter 10- Venus, Goddess of the Twilight
Chapter 11- The Outer Planets
Chapter 12- The Edge of Night

Part III- The Astral Archipelago: Navigation by Stars
Chapter 13- A Handful of Stars
Chapter 14- The Pole Star

Part IV- Luna: Navigation by the Moon
Chapter 15- The Moon

Afterword
Index

About the Author

Hewitt Schlereth is an accomplished sailor and the author of several books on navigation, including Commonsense Coastal Navigation and Latitude and Longitude by Noon Sight. He is one of the foremost American authorities on celestial navigation.

Reviews

Why would anyone want to learn celestial navigation? The answer: Because it will satisfy your soul.
*Sailing*

... covers everything you need to know to become an expert celestial navigator. Schlereth's approach and style is decidedly hands-on.
*Cruising World*

"Clear, concise description of the old-style (non-GPS) offshore navigation using a sextant, a chronometer, H.O. 249 tables, the Nautical Almanac and a plotting sheet--essential for the inevitable day when the electronics give out."--Wooden Boat
*Wooden Boat*