EZ Sextant is a celestial navigation tool that enables users to determine their position in open waters without GPS. By utilizing the device's camera to sight celestial bodies like the sun, moon, and planets, the app generates lines of position and running fixes on a lat/lon grid. It serves as both a learning aid for traditional sextant use and a redundant navigation backup for mariners.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional mariners, passage makers, and sailing enthusiasts interested in celestial navigation.
What does it look like?
Key features
Uses the device camera to capture sightings of the sun, moon, Venus, or Mars.
Calculates lines of position and combines multiple sightings into a running fix.
Provides integrated data to support celestial calculations without external references.
Visualizes estimated coordinates on a lat/lon grid.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
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5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
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Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This app provides a digital, high-accuracy alternative to traditional manual celestial navigation methods for maritime redundancy.
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