Longitude by chronometer method - Moon (celestial body)
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Longitude by chronometer method - Moon (celestial body)
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Using an example, this video explains the procedure for calculating the longitude of a ship based on the 'long by chron' method. The example uses the sextant altitude of the MOON as a celestial body. The position through the position line (P/L) passes and the observed longitude is calculated in this video.
Previous videos have discussed the 'long by chron' method using the SUN, STARS, and PLANETS as an example:
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