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> (a basic implementation conveniently provided by the sun). No. You need an actual clock and charts. The sun and stars are completely useless for determining
by dreamcompiler 7y ago
> (a basic implementation conveniently provided by the sun).
No. You need an actual clock and charts. The sun and stars are completely useless for determining longitude without a clock.
The Moon on the other hand is marginally useful because its phases can be looked up. But its resolution is poor.
- DuskStar 7y ago> The sun and stars are completely useless for determining longitude without a clock. This is not completely true. The stars (and planets) provide for a very nice clock when viewed with sufficient resolution.