The Nautical Almanac 2003

Prepared jointly by HM Nautical Almanac Office and the Nautical Almanac Office of the United States, this book provides essential astronomical information for every kind of sea-going vessel, from cruise liners to fishing boats. It is fully comprehensive, containing a set of concise sight reduction tables for the navigator, together with all the necessary information needed for use in determining the position at sea from sextant observations. This information should be of considerable value to anyone interested in navigation, sailing and astronomy.