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Originally Posted by lksteve
I don't see an ephemeris on your list... 
And the question begs, have you ever used one...? |
I agree!
With modern topo maps (corrected to the 1700 mag deviation) and a compass, a sextant and ephemeris is just extra weight. I'd use an aviation protractor with the maps and to find latitude at night from Polaris. Longitude is less important on land with good maps and nav skills.
Also, in my thirty days prep, I would do a low level flight of my planned route with maps and flora info from the 1700s. I'd use the Savannah to San Diego route, as well, since I've lived in and explored much of that area west of Louisiana already.
Would I do it? In my 20s...sure. Now, with a family and at my age, no...not for money. For a higher cause? Yep.
@TR
Is the Grandfather Paradox negated? Not for the participant but, for instance, if I'm attacked by Geronimo's grandfather and kill him, will history change?
Pat