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cjbgkaghyesterday at 11:14 PM1 replyview on HN

Probably be easier and more reliable to use star navigation with modern cameras, computers and atomic clocks. Especially for commercial aircraft flying above the weather.


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mike_dyesterday at 11:18 PM

Celestial navigation requires an accurate clock and an almanac that needs to be updated. It is completely impractical for non-military applications.

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