Astronavigation
Activities theme
Includes a somewhat realistic starfield that can be used for navigation, mapping, or time.
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Alternate name: Celestial navigation
Essentially a relatively static or predictable star patterns can be observed, from which one can deduce current location, time, and so forth by use of math.
Commonly involves the use of a sextant or similar tool.
This was used for long distance travel before maps, compass (around 11th century), regular trade/travel routes (e.g. shipping, buses, airplanes), high quality maps, etc.
Commonly involves the use of a sextant or similar tool.
This was used for long distance travel before maps, compass (around 11th century), regular trade/travel routes (e.g. shipping, buses, airplanes), high quality maps, etc.
Popular tags
docking forethoughtrequired interplanetarytravel orbitalflight physics piloting spaceflight vehiclesimulationParent group
Games by year
The first Astronavigation video game was released on May 1981.
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