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Azimuth Star by Abc

This document provides instructions on how to find the azimuth of a star using the ABC method. It gives the steps to determine the latitude, declination, local hour angle (LHA) of the star. It then works through an example problem, showing the calculations to find the true azimuth and compass error of the star Gacrux given the date, time, location and observed bearing. The example determines relevant information from the Nautical Almanac like GHA of Aries and the star's declination and SHA. It then calculates LHA, the ABC values, and true azimuth to find the compass error.

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Azimuth Star by Abc

This document provides instructions on how to find the azimuth of a star using the ABC method. It gives the steps to determine the latitude, declination, local hour angle (LHA) of the star. It then works through an example problem, showing the calculations to find the true azimuth and compass error of the star Gacrux given the date, time, location and observed bearing. The example determines relevant information from the Nautical Almanac like GHA of Aries and the star's declination and SHA. It then calculates LHA, the ABC values, and true azimuth to find the compass error.

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  • Introduction: Begins the document with a simple greeting to the class participants.
  • Preparation Requirements: Lists materials required for performing nautical calculations, including a calculator and almanac.
  • Azimuth Calculation: Describes how to find the azimuth of a star using the ABC method, requiring specific calculations.
  • True Azimuth Example: Provides an example calculation for finding true azimuth and compass error using provided data.
  • Practice Problem: Offers a practice problem to apply azimuth and compass error calculations based on a given scenario.
  • Nautical Almanac Excerpts: Includes excerpts from the Nautical Almanac to assist in performing calculations given in the document.
  • Conclusion: Ends the document with a farewell note to the class participants.

GOOD DAY

CLASS
Before we start
prepare the following:
Scientific Calculator
Pencil or Ball pen
Clean Paper for writing
Nautical Almanac 2020
Finding Azimuth
of Star by means
of ABC method
IN FINDING AZIMUTH OF A
STAR BY MEANS OF ABC
METHOD, WE NEED TO
DETERMINE THREE
FACTORS:
1. LATITUDE
2. DECLINATION
3. LHA
STEPS IN FINDING AZIMUTH
OF A STAR BY MEANS OF
ABC METHOD
1. Convert LMT to GMT, using
GMT and DATE of observation,
enter the Nautical Almanac and
record tabulated hourly value of
GHA of Aries
2. On the same daily
page find the SHA and
DEC. of a given star and
enter them in your format.
Since, there is no "d"
correction, the DEC is
entered.
3. Turn to the Increments and
Correction Table and find the
minute page. Then under the
Aries column find the increase
in the GHA of Aries. Always add
the GHA and "m & s "tabulated
value together to get the total of
GHA of Aries
4. After getting the total
GHA of Aries, add the SHA
of a given star to get the
value of GHA of a star, if the
value of GHA star is more
than 360°, subtract 360 and
the remaining will be the
GHA of a star
5. The declination of the
star at the time of sight
will remain without
correction so the
declination of the star will
be as it is.
6. Upon determining the
GHA of star, calculate LHA
with these formula:
LHA = GHAs + EAST LONGITUDE
LHA = GHAs - WEST LONGITUDE

LHA is West if it is between 000-180


LHA is East if it is between 180-360
Upon determining the
three factors, calculate
the azimuth of a star
by ABC table, or by
using ABC formula as
follows:
Cot Zn = C x cos Latitude
For the Quadrantal
notation Rule:
N E value is same
S E value subtract 180°
S W value add 180°
N W value subtract 360°
Finding True
Azimuth of a Star
and Compass Error
On March 30, 2020 in DR
position Lat. 25°40’ N and
Long. 175° 45’ E at LMT
0325, the star Gacrux
was sighted bearing 206°
Find T/Zn and Compass
Error.
On March 30, 2020, in DR position Lat. 25°40’ N and
Long. 175° 45’ E at LMT 0325, the star Gacrux was
sighted bearing 206°. Find T/Zn and Compass Error.

ƛ 175° 45’ ÷ 15 = 11h 43m 0s (ƛ in time)


GMT = LMT - E Longitude in time
GMT = 03h 25m 0s - 11h 43m 0s
24h
GMT = 27h 25m - 11h 43m 0s
GMT = 15h 42m March 29, 2020
On March 30, 2020, in DR position Lat. 25°40’ N and Long. 175°
45’ E at LMT 0325, the star Gacrux was sighted bearing 206°.
Find T/Zn and Compass Error.

March 29, 2020


GMT 15h =52° 28.2’ SHA GACRUX 171° 55.2’
DEC - 57° 13.5’ S
On March 30, 2020, in DR position Lat. 25°40’ N and Long. 175°
45’ E at LMT 0325, the star Gacrux was sighted bearing 206°.
Find T/Zn and Compass Error.

March 29, 2020


GMT 15h =52° 28.2’ SHA GACRUX 171° 55.2’
Inc 42m = 10° 31.7 DEC - 57° 13.5’ S
GHAɤ = 62° 59.9
SHA GACRUX 171° 55.2’
GHA GACRUX 234° 55.1’
On March 30, 2020, in DR position Lat. 25°40’ N and Long.
175° 45’ E at LMT 0325, the star Gacrux was sighted bearing
206°. Find T/Zn and Compass Error.

LHA = GHA + EAST LONGITUDE


LHA = 234° 55.1 + 175° 45’ (E)
LHA = 410° 40.1’
- 360
LHA = 50° 40.1’ W
LHA is West if it is between 000-180
LHA is East if it is between 180-360
On March 30, 2020, in DR position Lat. 25°40’ N and Long.
175° 45’ E at LMT 0325, the star Gacrux was sighted bearing
206°. Find T/Zn and Compass Error.

LATITUDE = 25° 40’ N


DECLINATION = 57° 13.5’ S
LHA = 50° 40.1’ W
A = Tan LATITUDE ÷ Tan LHA
= Tan 25° 40’ ÷ Tan 50° 40.1’
A = 0.39 S
B = Tan Declination ÷ Sin LHA
= Tan 57° 13.5’ ÷ Sin 50° 40.1’
B = 2.00 S
Same sign ADD
Different sign SUBTRACT

A = 0.39 S
+ ADD
B = 2.00 S
C = 2.39 S
Cot Zn = C x cos Latitude
Cot Zn = 2.39 x Cos 25° 40’
= 2.154176696
1 ÷ Ans = SHIFT tan Ans =
S 24.9° W
180 + 24.9°
T/Zn = 204.9° - 206° (
Star’s bearing)

Compass Error = 1.1° W


Try to solve the problem.
An extract of pages from
Nautical Almanac and
the table of Increments
and Correction is given
on the next page after
the question.
On October 15, 2020, in DR
position LAT 26°51’ N,
LONG 138°11’ W, at LMT
00h 25m 36s you take the
bearing of the star Canopus
at 148°. Find T/Zn and
Compass Error
Find the following:
1. What is the total GHA of Aries
2. What is the Declination of
Star Canopus
3. What is the total GHA of Star
Canopus
4. What is the value and name
of LHA
Find the following:
5. What is the value and name of A?
6. What is the value and name of B?
7. What is the value and name of C?
8. What is the value and name of
Azimuth (Zn) in quadrantal notation
9. What is the value of True Azimuth
(T/Zn)?
[Link] is the value and name of
Compass error?
HAVE A
NICE DAY

GOOD DAY CLASS
Before we start prepare the following: Scientific Calculator Pencil or Ball pen Clean Paper for writing Nautical Almanac 202
Finding Azimuth of Star by means of ABC method
IN FINDING AZIMUTH OF A STAR BY MEANS OF ABC METHOD, WE NEED TO DETERMINE THREE FACTORS: 1. LATITUDE 2. DECLINATION 3. LH
1. Convert LMT to GMT, using GMT and DATE of observation, enter the Nautical Almanac and record tabulated hourly value of
2. On the same daily page find the SHA and DEC. of a given star and enter them in your format. Since, there is no "d" co
3. Turn to the Increments and Correction Table and find the minute page. Then under the Aries column find the increase in
4. After getting the total GHA of Aries, add the SHA of a given star to get the value of GHA of a star, if the value of G
5. The declination of the star at the time of sight will remain without correction so the declination of the star will b
6. Upon determining the GHA of star, calculate LHA with these formula: LHA = GHAs + EAST LONGITUDE LHA = GHAs - WEST LONGI

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