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Celestial Currents and Sextant Secrets
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Magnetic compass error caused by ship’s own iron components
  • 4. Ancient device aligns with stars to mark oceanic way
  • 6. Swiveling mount keeps ship’s compass stable despite rocking
  • 8. Constant bearing line crosses meridians at equal angles
  • 9. Pertaining to stars, planets, guiding ocean wanderers
  • 11. Instrument’s angle measure captures star’s elusive sight
  • 13. Adjective describing all things related to sea and navigation
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  • 2. Imaginary detainment by ocean’s rhythmic sway, halting voyage?
  • 3. Figure on maps reveals directions amid oceanic expanse
  • 5. Spinning instrument resists drift to fix true heading
  • 7. Decimal degree placement north or south from equator
  • 10. Daily almanac of celestial bodies for precise navigation
  • 12. Map to find position by daylight’s trajectory above
  • 14. Spar projecting forward, aiding sails in ocean’s breath
  • 15. Eclipsing moon’s shadow helps chart time and latitude
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