Celestial Navigation: Finding Your Way by the Stars
Celestial navigation is a way to find your location on Earth by using the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies.
How it works: To use this method, navigators measure angles between the horizon and these celestial objects. These angles help create a system to figure out exactly where they are.
Impact on exploration: Celestial navigation changed how people traveled by sea. It allowed explorers to go farther and discover new places with more confidence.
Celestial Navigation: Finding Your Way by the Stars
Celestial navigation is a way to find your location on Earth by using the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies.
How it works: To use this method, navigators measure angles between the horizon and these celestial objects. These angles help create a system to figure out exactly where they are.
Impact on exploration: Celestial navigation changed how people traveled by sea. It allowed explorers to go farther and discover new places with more confidence.