At 11:38 PM 10/30/2003 -0800, you wrote: >Does anyone know how to use a sextant? I have my grandfather's old one (he >was in the Merchant Marine) but I haven't the faintest idea how to use it. I was taught how to back in the boy scouts, but only once and a very long time ago. I am afraid that today one would just be an interesting conversation piece. Scott scott@myblueheaven.com www.myblueheaven.com