Almanac and Celestial Navigation Calculator

Sean C · 01-06-21, 04:01 AM

All,

Here is a link to the latest version of my Excel almanac. I have added a data series calculator, sight reduction calculator, position log, great circle route planner and map. (It's really just a consolidation of several different spreadsheets.) A few bugs from the last version have also been squashed.

The new data series calculator can be used to make charts like the following for data comparison or analysis:

I would greatly appreciate it if everyone could test it out to make sure everything works. Nothing rigorous. I'd just like to know if it all functions as intended. I've been having a little trouble locking some parts of the spreadsheet while still keeping it functional. But I think I've got it solved - for now. Not the most elegant solution, but maybe I can improve on it in the future.

Thanks!

Shawn

PS
Don't let the warning about macros scare you. Neal knows where I live ... seriously.

Link to the zipped spreadsheet.

Link to the unzipped spreadsheet.

***NOTE: This spreadsheet is only guaranteed to work in current versions of Microsoft Excel.***

Current list of features:

Perpetual almanac which lists basic data necessary for celestial navigation
Sky chart showing traditional nav bodies above the horizon
Data series calculator for comparison/analysis
DR and sight reduction calculator
Position log
Great circle route calculator including internal database of ~15,500 cities worldwide
Internal delta-T values for dates between 500 BC and AD 2030
Custom delta-T value fields for dates outside the above range - or whenever
Only 2MB

Some stats:

Total Sheets: 18
Cells with data: 180,868
Tables: 4
Formulas: 8,373
Charts: 2
Macros: 26
Days I've been working on it so far: 237

01-06-21, 04:01 AM	#1
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 906 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	Almanac and Celestial Navigation Calculator All, Here is a link to the latest version of my Excel almanac. I have added a data series calculator, sight reduction calculator, position log, great circle route planner and map. (It's really just a consolidation of several different spreadsheets.) A few bugs from the last version have also been squashed. The new data series calculator can be used to make charts like the following for data comparison or analysis: I would greatly appreciate it if everyone could test it out to make sure everything works. Nothing rigorous. I'd just like to know if it all functions as intended. I've been having a little trouble locking some parts of the spreadsheet while still keeping it functional. But I think I've got it solved - for now. Not the most elegant solution, but maybe I can improve on it in the future. Thanks! Shawn PS Don't let the warning about macros scare you. Neal knows where I live ... seriously. Link to the zipped spreadsheet. Link to the unzipped spreadsheet. ***NOTE: This spreadsheet is only guaranteed to work in current versions of Microsoft Excel.* Current list of features: Perpetual almanac which lists basic data necessary for celestial navigation Sky chart showing traditional nav bodies above the horizon Data series calculator for comparison/analysis DR and sight reduction calculator Position log Great circle route calculator including internal database of ~15,500 cities worldwide Internal delta-T values for dates between 500 BC and AD 2030 Custom delta-T value fields for dates outside the above range - or whenever Only 2MB Some stats: Total Sheets: 18 Cells with data: 180,868 Tables: 4 Formulas: 8,373 Charts: 2 Macros: 26 Days I've been working on it so far: 237 __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet** Last edited by Sean C; 01-23-21 at 05:51 AM. Reason: Updated links to new version. Updated screenshots. Added info.