Navigation by Stars & Sun

Use the sun

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Navigating by the Stars at Night

How to find direction at night using stars — identifying Polaris in the northern hemisphere, the Southern Cross in the southern hemisphere, and using star movement for orientation.

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Navigating by the Sun Without a Compass

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How to find direction using the sun — shadow stick method, watch method, sunrise and sunset positions — for emergency navigation when no compass or GPS is available.

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Navigation by Stars & Sun

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When maps and compasses fail, the sky provides reliable direction. Learn the shadow stick method, watch method, Polaris, and Southern Cross for survival navigation anywhere on Earth.

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