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Learn how to master one of the oldest mariners arts 3rd edition by cunliffe, tom isbn. Also amazing is dispite not taking the course the authors make worksheets and diagrams free for download on the website. Astronomy for astro navigation download ebook pdf, epub. Although the prime aim of this book is to teach the practical skills of celestial navigation, it is emphasised that without knowledge, skill is nothing.
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