Celestial & A.S.A 107 - Course Description

The basic course is presented in four 6-hour sessions from 0830 to 1530 on Wednesday, Friday, Monday and Wednesday. The weekend is left open for practice observations and studying.  The A.S.A. 107 module is held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 
 
There are ten StarPilot86 calculators and twenty Davis Sextants available for student use during the course. Rude Star Finders, Artificial Horizons, Universal Plotting Sheets and Sight Reduction Tables are also available for use during the course. Students may bring their own sextants, StarPilot86 calculators and Tables if so desired.
 

Session I (Wednesday)

  • Overview
  • Coordinate System and Time
  • Sextant parts and Use
  • Nautical Almanac

Session II (Friday)

  • Noon Sight
  • Artificial Horizon Sights
  • Sight Reduction Table

Session III (Monday)

  • Sight Reduction
  • Universal Plotting Sheet

 Session IV (Wednesday)

  • Bring it All Together
  • Star Sight Preparation

A.S.A 107 Certification

Session V (Thursday)

  • Rude Star Finder
  • Planets
  • Moon
  • Practice for Final Exam

Session VI (Friday)

  • Rise & set Times
  • Magnetic Compass Deviation
  • Practice for Final Exam

Session VII (Saturday)

ASA 107 Final Exam (allow up to 8 hours)

Calculators not allowed