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1970-01-01
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The
navigational triangle
, also known
as
the "sailing
triangle
" or "
triangle
of
navigation
," is
a
key
concept
used in
celestial navigation
, particularly in the
context
of determining
a
vessel'
s
position
on the
Earth
'
s
surface
using celestial bodies like
stars
, the
sun
, and the
moon
. In the
navigational triangle
, three points are defined:
1
. **The Observer'
s
Position**
: This is the point on the
Earth
'
s
surface
where the navigator is located.
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