Celestial Navigation is a specialized tool for mariners that facilitates the calculation of position fixes using sextant sights and the intercept method. It provides internal ephemerides for the 58 navigational stars and offers graphical plotting of lines of position (LoPs) with fix error ellipses. The app integrates with the Sextant Frame companion app to streamline data entry and sight reduction.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional mariners and celestial navigation enthusiasts requiring precise, chart-based position fixing.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates position fixes for the 58 navigational stars using internally computed ephemerides.
Visualizes lines of position relative to an assumed position, including a calculated fix error ellipse.
Provides a panoramic view for star identification, sight preparation, and true bearing calculations.
Supports direct import of sight data captured via the Sextant Frame camera-based app.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
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5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Dr. Harald Merkel
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Competitive landscape for Celestial Navigation
How's the Navigation market?
The rivals identified
By NavX Studios LLC
Both apps target the marine navigation market, with iNavX providing broad chart-based navigation while Celestial Navigation focuses on specialized celestial position fixing.
- iNavX provides worldwide chart access from third-party providers, whereas Celestial Navigation focuses on internal ephemerides for 58 navigational stars.
- iNavX integrates AIS and GRIB weather data, while Celestial Navigation relies on manual sextant sight reduction.
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Key takeaways for Celestial Navigation
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This is a technical navigation utility that offers advanced celestial calculation tools, with extended celestial body support locked behind a premium subscription.
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