4.21 Safe to install
Nautical Astronomy (Celestial Navigation, Astronavigation)
- Latitude by Polaris
- Latitude by Noon Sight
- Latitude by Sun Ex-Meridian Sight
- Latitude by the Sun’s Altitude and Time
- Time Sight for the Sun
This application allows users to engage in traditional astronomical navigation techniques using a sextant to obtain celestial positions from the Sun or the North Star. The app simplifies the calculation process, enabling users to focus on honing their navigation skills.
Help Section
- Tap on Date, Time, DR, Hs, and sight parameters to enter the relevant data.
- Select the desired calculation from the drop-down menu.
- Press [Calculate] to generate results.
[+]: Resets the form for new data entry.
Examples
- Loads data for selected examples.
- Access information in the About section.
Location Settings
This feature allows users to set their position for training purposes through three methods: using Google Maps, GNSS fix, or an input dialog box. Note that Location App permissions must be granted.
- Activate GPS for automatic location detection.
- The My Location button is available on Google Maps to save your last position automatically.
- Storage App permission must also be granted for data retention.
For additional guidance, refer to the manual and examples available on the developer's website.
Overview
Nautical Astronomy is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Navigational Algorithms.
The latest version of Nautical Astronomy is 4.21, released on 07/09/2025. It was initially added to our database on 12/20/2024.
Nautical Astronomy runs on the following operating systems: Android.
Nautical Astronomy has not been rated by our users yet.
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