Astro At Sea

ASTRO AT SEA - PRICE: £395

DATES 2010

Friday 5th March to Monday 8th 2010, October TBA, November TBA

"Those who put to sea to sail an ocean without the knowledge of Astro do so at their own peril….."

Stokey Woodall

IN JUST FOUR DAYS THE SKY'S YOUR LIMIT!

A great place and a fun way to learn Astro is on and in one of the world's great ocean classrooms.... the Atlantic

The courses are run throughout the year whilst embarking on a mini cruise to Spain aboard the P&O ferry "PRIDE OF BILBAO".

Leaving Portsmouth we sail down the English Channel before crossing the Bay of Biscay to Santurtzi a small Northern Spanish town and main Port of Bilbao. A run ashore will be then be taken, giving you the opportunity to visit the Guggenheim museum or if you wish, time, just to sample a little of the Basque culture or cuisine before we depart.

On the return passage "A Walk Through The Heavens" talk will be given with a look around the night sky bringing the course to its completion.

ASTRO COURSE -THEORETICAL WITH PRACTICAL ELEMENTS

1. Basic Principles of Astro Navigation

2. Sun Sights

3. Compass Check

4. Planet Sights

5. Polaris Sights

6. Moon Sights

7. Star Sights (using vol 2 & 3 AP3270)

8. Star Plans

9. Star Sights (using vol 1 AP3270)

10. Plotting