Seen Fata Morgana at sea?

If so what did you see and why is it different than the usual?

Good for 4 asa points

It's the circle and the cross. A common apparition seen by mountaineers.



What is a conjunction in the celestial navigation arena. And why are they
useful?

Overlapping or alignment of celestial bodies. Used to increase precision or
as reference points.


Good for 7 asa points

Joe

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message link.net...
Seen Fata Morgana at sea?

If so what did you see and why is it different than the usual?

Good for 4 asa points

It's the circle and the cross. A common apparition seen by mountaineers.

Bob it a mirage not a apparation, and not always a cross.



What is a conjunction in the celestial navigation arena. And why are they
useful?

Overlapping or alignment of celestial bodies. Used to increase precision or
as reference points.


Excellent! 7 points awarded.

for 2 Bonus points, name two celestial bodies in conjunction at the equator.

Joe



Good for 7 asa points

Joe