Poster of Cast and Crew in The Sky At Night - Navigational Astronomy (Season 17 - Episode 8) - Navigational Astronomy

The Sky At Night - Season 17 - Navigational Astronomy (Episode 8)

Plot: Until the invention of modern techniques like radar and satellite-guidance, a ship at sea could only find her position by sun and stars. On board ship, Patrick Moore and Cmdr Henry Hatfield, RN, discuss the navigational origins of astronomy, and show how seamen use the sun
Episode Aired On:
Wednesday, August 1 1973
52 years ago
Genres: Documentary, News