Donald S. Johnson, 46, of Salamanca, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at his home. He was born on Feb. 20, 1977, in Gowanda, son of Linda (Greg Peters) Wait
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You don t need complicated maths or even a sextant to enjoy the night sky and use it for navigation, says William Thomson
Celestial navigation is easier than you think. Credit: Alamy
Understanding the night sky
One of my most prized possessions is a book, The History of Seafaring, Navigating the World’s Oceans, by the American sailor Donald S. Johnson.
A treasure trove of priceless knowledge, the story shares our progression in wayfinding since humans first clambered into hollowed-out tree trunks thousands of years ago, and it has taught me that although celestial navigation is ancient, it is also timeless and equally practical today as it was in the days of Captain Cook.