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product_id: 6911645
title: "Davis Instruments Artificial Horizon - Celestial Navigation Practice Kit for Any Location - Includes 2 Sun Shades, Lid and Full Directions - Great for Beginners or Experienced Navigators"
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price: "20087 som"
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# Practice sun/moon shots anywhere Backyard & indoor use Still water reflection for precision Davis Instruments Artificial Horizon - Celestial Navigation Practice Kit for Any Location - Includes 2 Sun Shades, Lid and Full Directions - Great for Beginners or Experienced Navigators

**Brand:** davis instruments
**Price:** 20087 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your navigation game—practice like a pro, anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Davis Instruments Artificial Horizon - Celestial Navigation Practice Kit for Any Location - Includes 2 Sun Shades, Lid and Full Directions - Great for Beginners or Experienced Navigators by davis instruments
- **How much does it cost?** 20087 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- davis instruments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted davis instruments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Complete Kit:** All-in-one storage box with clear instructions for effortless setup.
- • **Doubles Sextant Readings:** Enhance accuracy by halving reflected altitude measurements.
- • **Dual Sun Shades Included:** Adapt to different lighting conditions safely and effectively.
- • **Precision Backyard Training:** Use a stable water reservoir for more accurate readings than natural horizons.
- • **Practice Celestial Navigation Anytime:** Master sextant skills without needing the sea horizon.

## Overview

The Davis Instruments Artificial Horizon is a compact, all-inclusive celestial navigation practice kit designed for both beginners and experienced navigators. It enables precise sextant training by creating a stable, reflective water surface indoors or outdoors, doubling sextant readings for enhanced accuracy. The kit includes two sun shades, a sturdy container, and full instructions, making it perfect for honing your skills anytime, anywhere—no sea required.

## Description

WHEN AWAY FROM SEA - Davis has answered the need for sextant practice when away from the water, providing a device to practice sun or moon shots with your sextatnt without a natural horizon

Review: Brilliant! — Surefire way to improve your celnav skills on land - Summing up - this clever and well-made bit of kit lets you take sights from your backyard or building rooftop day or night using a completely still pool of water protected from the elements. Whatever your desire to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, whether astronomy or to do practice shots for celestial navigation, this tool will make it easier and more accurate. The artificial horizon comes with two clear glass panes, two colored ones for taking sun sights, and two triangular supports. All pieces fit neatly inside a 4x6x1” water reservoir which doubles as a sturdy storage box. It is a breeze to set up. The panes shield the water against wind, creating a completely still image. This is the central advantage of this artificial horizon over a bucket or deep dish. Altitudes below 10 degrees get challenging on account of the reservoir's rim. High altitudes are limited to half your sextant’s arc, 65 degrees for most but 50 for the Davis Mark 3. And do not expect to take sights other than the Sun, its planets or the brightest stars. Otherwise the reflection off the water will be too weak. Remember to adjust your sight for index error and then divide by two because the reflection doubles the altitude. Then apply all other corrections except dip and height of eye. A winning tool to elevate your sight practice.
Review: Excellent tool for keeping up your sextant skills, even indoors at your kitchen table! - Since it comes with two shades, this is much better than just water in a bucket, because you will not accidentally get blinded by a solar reflection. Compare your readings against a good astronomy program like Starry Night Professional - or try the free program Stellarium - to find out how accurate you can get. Or just plot your data on a piece of paper and check if they look consistent or not. For celestial bodies at most altitudes, remember to correct for atmospheric refraction, which is a hefty 34 (!) minutes of arc exactly on the horizon. Even at 45 degrees above the horizon, the atmospheric refraction is 1 minute of arc and therefore should not be ignored. For accurate sights, even small errors need to be corrected for! When using the artificial horizon on celestial bodies low in the sky, you will need to fill up the water level to the brim. Also, in this case, keep the sextant as close as possible to the artificial horizon, or you might not find a useful reflection of the target. Repeat practice sessions as required. The artificial horizon could be used also for checking and adjusting the sextant. This method could be handy in case you don't have a real horizon or a suitably distant object available for reference. Instead of getting stuck on that important part of operating the sextant, try this: Fill up water in both the bowl and the lid and set them properly apart in order to produce two sun reflexions, one for the index mirror and one for the horizon mirror of the sextant. Engage a suitable set of shades for the index and horizon mirrors, look through the eyepiece and point the scope at the water surfaces in order to catch both reflexions. Then proceed as usual with checking or adjusting index error. Pro: Pointing the scope downwards is more comfortable, particularly on extended practice sessions. Cons: 1. Outdoor use is practical only if the provided glasses - as well as additional covering - are used to protect water surfaces from air currents. 2. Altitude measurement range is limited to 65 degrees at most on a regular sextant.

## Features

- WHEN AWAY FROM SEA - Davis has answered the need for sextant practice when away from the water, providing a device to practice sun or moon shots with your sextatnt without a natural horizon
- BACKYARD PRACTICE - This celestial navigation practice tool can be used in any backyard with greater accuracy than a natural horizon, giving you with a chance to practice from the comfort of your home
- FIND EXACT POSITION - This navigational tool can help you refine you sextant skill by allowing you to your accurate location inland - you can even measure your location from the window of your home!
- DOUBLES READINGS - The Artificial Horizon doubles your sextant reading, helping you make exact sextant shots even on foggy mornings. The Artificial Horizon is best used in the morning or the evening
- COMES FULLY PACKED - This Davis navigational kit comes with everything: a container for easy storage, two sun shades so you can tailor it to different circumstances, and a set of clear instructions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002MJGSVM |
| ASIN  | B002MJGSVM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #301,768 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #542 in Compasses (Sports & Outdoors) |
| Brand Name | Davis Instruments |
| Color | Grey |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (91) |
| Date First Available  | October 1, 2001 |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00011698014415 |
| Included Components | Great Product |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4"D x 6"W x 1.5"H |
| Item Type Name | Great Product |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Item model number  | 144 |
| Manufacturer | Davis Instruments |
| Manufacturer  | Davis Instruments |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty. |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday, Housewarming |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | plant |
| Product Dimensions  | 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches; 1 Pounds |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Celestial navigation practice, sextant training, determining location, foggy conditions |
| Seasons | All |
| Shape | as shown |
| Specific Uses For Product | SportingGoods |
| UPC | 011698014415 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Limited Lifetime |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Davis Instruments
- **Color:** Grey
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Plant or Animal Product Type:** plant
- **Product Dimensions:** 4"D x 6"W x 1.5"H

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant! — Surefire way to improve your celnav skills on land
*by F***N on June 28, 2021*

Summing up - this clever and well-made bit of kit lets you take sights from your backyard or building rooftop day or night using a completely still pool of water protected from the elements. Whatever your desire to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, whether astronomy or to do practice shots for celestial navigation, this tool will make it easier and more accurate. The artificial horizon comes with two clear glass panes, two colored ones for taking sun sights, and two triangular supports. All pieces fit neatly inside a 4x6x1” water reservoir which doubles as a sturdy storage box. It is a breeze to set up. The panes shield the water against wind, creating a completely still image. This is the central advantage of this artificial horizon over a bucket or deep dish. Altitudes below 10 degrees get challenging on account of the reservoir's rim. High altitudes are limited to half your sextant’s arc, 65 degrees for most but 50 for the Davis Mark 3. And do not expect to take sights other than the Sun, its planets or the brightest stars. Otherwise the reflection off the water will be too weak. Remember to adjust your sight for index error and then divide by two because the reflection doubles the altitude. Then apply all other corrections except dip and height of eye. A winning tool to elevate your sight practice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent tool for keeping up your sextant skills, even indoors at your kitchen table!
*by K***H on November 24, 2018*

Since it comes with two shades, this is much better than just water in a bucket, because you will not accidentally get blinded by a solar reflection. Compare your readings against a good astronomy program like Starry Night Professional - or try the free program Stellarium - to find out how accurate you can get. Or just plot your data on a piece of paper and check if they look consistent or not. For celestial bodies at most altitudes, remember to correct for atmospheric refraction, which is a hefty 34 (!) minutes of arc exactly on the horizon. Even at 45 degrees above the horizon, the atmospheric refraction is 1 minute of arc and therefore should not be ignored. For accurate sights, even small errors need to be corrected for! When using the artificial horizon on celestial bodies low in the sky, you will need to fill up the water level to the brim. Also, in this case, keep the sextant as close as possible to the artificial horizon, or you might not find a useful reflection of the target. Repeat practice sessions as required. The artificial horizon could be used also for checking and adjusting the sextant. This method could be handy in case you don't have a real horizon or a suitably distant object available for reference. Instead of getting stuck on that important part of operating the sextant, try this: Fill up water in both the bowl and the lid and set them properly apart in order to produce two sun reflexions, one for the index mirror and one for the horizon mirror of the sextant. Engage a suitable set of shades for the index and horizon mirrors, look through the eyepiece and point the scope at the water surfaces in order to catch both reflexions. Then proceed as usual with checking or adjusting index error. Pro: Pointing the scope downwards is more comfortable, particularly on extended practice sessions. Cons: 1. Outdoor use is practical only if the provided glasses - as well as additional covering - are used to protect water surfaces from air currents. 2. Altitude measurement range is limited to 65 degrees at most on a regular sextant.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Victory for the Pursuit of Quality & Good Service
*by R***U on June 20, 2016*

I've hesitated to purchase this after hearing some complaints but Davis has such a good reputation I took the leap. The artificial horizon works as advertised and easier to assemble than write this review. Nice piece of work.

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