New module Astro Navigation on the ENC
Enkhuizen Nautical College is expanding its educational offer with an astro navigation module. For those with a KZV* knowledge certificate (or equivalent), there is an opportunity to join the already existing lessons in Great Sailing.
The module covers 55 hours, spread over the months of October-March on (13/14) Saturdays and (4/5) Fridays. The first lessons will start on October 26.
The module will be taught in English by Eef Willems.
Components:
- Course and distance calculation: mean latitude, meridional parts and great circle methods.
- Altitude corrections of the sextant
- Sun’s meridian passage and declination
- Time calculation
- Compass check and Azimuth calculation
- The Hour Angle of the sun and stars
- Latitude by Polaris
- Sight reduction sun and star sight
- Drawing of plot and advancing lines of position
- Tabular sight reduction with HO249 for star sights
- Tropical sun sight
- Navigational Error Theory
- Moon and Planets
- Tidal calculations worldwide
The module includes textbook and exercise book. If desired, examinations in the subjects Astronavigation and Naval Numeracy can be taken in March.
For more information and costs, click here, or request information from the Enkhuizen Nautical College.
Please note that places are limited!
*) KZV (Kleine Zeilvaart) = Captain Restricted Area and Tonnage
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