astronomical navigation
1astronomical navigation — astronavigacija statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. astronomical navigation vok. astronomische Navigation, f rus. астронавигация, f; астрономическая навигация, f pranc. navigation astronomique, f …
2navigation astronomique — astronavigacija statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. astronomical navigation vok. astronomische Navigation, f rus. астронавигация, f; астрономическая навигация, f pranc. navigation astronomique, f …
3Astronomical algorithm — Astronomical algorithms are the algorithms used to calculate ephemerides, calendars, and positions (as in celestial navigation or satellite navigation). Examples of large and complex astronomical algorithms are those used to calculate the… …
4navigation — navigational, adj. /nav i gay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of navigating. 2. the art or science of plotting, ascertaining, or directing the course of a ship, aircraft, or guided missile. [1520 30; < L navigation (s. of navigatio) a voyage.… …
5astronomical map — Introduction any cartographic representation of the stars, galaxies, or surfaces of the planets and the Moon. Modern maps of this kind are based on a coordinate system analagous to geographic latitude and longitude. In most cases, modern… …
6Astronomische Navigation — ist der Überbegriff für alle Verfahren der Positionsbestimmung, die auf der Messung von Gestirnen (Sonne, Mond, Planeten oder ausgewählte Fixsterne) beruhen. Auch einige astronomisch gestützte Methoden der Richtungsmessung und Kontrolle zählen… …
7astronomische Navigation — astronavigacija statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. astronomical navigation vok. astronomische Navigation, f rus. астронавигация, f; астрономическая навигация, f pranc. navigation astronomique, f …
8List of selected stars for navigation — The selected stars for navigation are often used for sextant observations. Fifty eight selected navigational stars are given a special status in the field of celestial navigation. Of the approximately 6,000 stars visible to the naked eye under… …
9Lunar distance (navigation) — For the history of the lunar distance method, see History of longitude. Finding Greenwich time while at sea using a lunar distance. The Lunar Distance is the angle between the Moon and a star (or the Sun). The altitudes of the two bodies are used …
10History of navigation — In the pre modern history of human migration and discovery of new lands by navigating the oceans, a few peoples have excelled as sea faring explorers. Prominent examples are the Phoenicians, the ancient Greeks, the Persians, the Arabians, the… …
