Star Recognition By Francis Chichester First Edition 1943

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, this is a great 20-page booklet with fold-out maps in really good condition.

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“Star Recognition (1943) by Sir Francis Chichester is a, practical guide designed for celestial navigation, focusing on identifying key stars and constellations for aircraft pilots and navigators. It includes fold-out charts, a “star recognition trainer,” and classifies stars into three groups for practical navigation, emphasizing the use of Polaris. 

• Purpose: Created to help navigators (specifically in the RAF during WWII) identify stars quickly for navigation.
• Content: The guide categorizes stars into three “lots”: 22 main stars in capitals, 13 in italics (Lot 2), and 15 third-class stars. It also covers the recognition of navigational planets like Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
• Features: It included specialized fold-out charts intended for use at midnight LMT in mid-December from northern latitudes.
• Context: Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd. in 1943, this work highlights Chichester’s expertise as a pioneering aviator and navigator before his famous sailing voyages.