: navigation by observation of the positions of celestial bodies
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These two constellations were historically used for celestial navigation, tying the piece back to the brand’s origins in marine chronometry.—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Earhart had never bothered to master Morse code, and Noonan relied heavily on celestial navigation.—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025 Therefore, celestial navigation requires knowledge of the currents’ presence, speed, strength and direction, as well as being able to judge winds’ strength, direction and effect on the canoe.—The Conversation, 14 May 2025 Looking to the stars Most Pacific voyagers rely on celestial navigation.—The Conversation, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for celestial navigation
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