The principle educational aims of this book are to demonstrate the application of mathematics to astro navigation and to facilitate the development of problem solving abilities and logical thinking. Apart from its educational value, the book provides you with a practical method of navigating by the Sun without reliance upon nautical almanacs or expensive equipment such as chronometers, or satellite navigation systems.
Russia is one of the few countries in the world to acknowledge the educational value of astro navigation which is a fascinating subject that encompasses many areas of knowledge including geography, astronomy, history and mathematics. The book will take you on a voyage of discovery in search of knowledge of the principles underlying astro navigation. It will also help you to appreciate the inter-relatedness of the various disciplines that are encompassed by the subject for which mathematics provides the binding medium. It will appeal to anyone with a fascination of the sea.