The Art of Celestial Navigation
Since ancient times, humans have looked up to the stars to find their way around the Earth. With constellations acting as a map, celestial navigation uses the positions of stars to determine one's location anywhere on the planet. ✨
This ancient skill has been harnessed by explorers, adventurers, and sailors for centuries. And hey, maybe you can too!
Navigation Tools and Techniques
- Astrolabe: Measure the altitude of stars above the horizon.
- Sextant: A more modern adaptation used by sailors to gauge angular distances.
- Star Charts: Map out constellations to use the North Star as a guide.