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Originally Posted by Arlo
I think I'm missing something here. What's the point of celestial nav in SH if the map is spot on?
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The point is that the map is indeed spot on. It's impossible to be out of position by even one mile, whereas in real life navigation isn't perfect. It can be very close, but seldom perfect. The other half is that when you can't see the sky you have to use dead reckoning, which is the knowledge of your speed and course applied to your last known position, which is prey to currents you can't see. Some people want that uncertainty, and some want to actually navigate their boat.