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What is Equation of Time - Theory and Application ??

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This video explains the theory behind the concept of 'Equation of Time'; and shows how to calculate it for application purpose. If you liked this video, you can become an exclusive member of "Steering Mariners". The membership will provide you with multiple benefits such as extra videos, live streams, and live interaction with me:) Link to membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuf-wxvJoJSzJTDgs7Vuow/join Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations). Mariners will also benefit by watching the following videos: Meridian Passage (Theory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks3bINt51yQ&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=37 Meridian passage (Sun – example 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2G47gAmtrc&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa Meridian Passage (Star): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4LQa0QhXGI&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=22 Meridian Passage (Planets): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJPm_8GAFts&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=23 Finding the reading to set on a sextant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5txK0lb2w&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=33 Compass error Amplitude (Sun): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e_8ISX7DUY&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=2 Compass error Azimuth (Sun – example 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce22aU2sQiU&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=3 Compass error using azimuth method (Star – example 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvbgXk2n1h0&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=25 Longitude and time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW9Tx0Bkr8I&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=4 Correcting sextant altitudes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgja-idPfI&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=5 Finding LHA and declination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_pLrdQ2ZpQ&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=6 Intercept (Sun): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI3wtc-C_CY&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=7 Staggered observations (Example 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uByKtc4Cy9U&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=8 Variation, deviation, and compass error: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XETmz9Md0&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=9 Longitude, GHA and LHA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOH2lOrRWc&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=10 Ambiguity of chronometer time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFUVqiyqiNw&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=11 Twilight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4q4f_Lwtlk&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=12 Calculating sunset time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6d2emxBY0&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=13 Long by chron (Sun): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjyNrjkSXFI&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=14 Ex-meridian (Sun): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaxOEUlkYeA&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=18 Polaris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvsA8XZ4xDI&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=27 PZX triangle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzp5b-51N5g&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=35 Venus as morning or evening star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOQVDHH3zzQ&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=38 Circumpolar bodies (Theory): https://youtu.be/iXOvsp_Xql4 Circumpolar bodies (worked example): https://youtu.be/NbB_58Yx9tY Great circle sailing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE8gBGWKnz8&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=40 Composite great circle sailing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OoQDUudU30&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bPRRU1h-uno-vGhQrnMbPa&index=48 Plane sailing (example 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBK2eRJ3h3w&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=3 Mercator sailing (Example 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HGmr22V668&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=5 Calculate mean latitude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMUazHWo4uY&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=10 Day’s work (wind and leeway): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blMCIVDL7Vk&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=11 Horizontal sextant angles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJDKHhtcxMU&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=12 The use of position lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlKFaIaaZWs&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=13 Rising and dipping of lights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxb9-IoG3PI&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=14 Tidal window calculations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq_4LHi1kvU&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=18 Secondary port tide calculations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv_oYTEccg0&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=19 Explaining interpolation of second port tide calculation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y783OI-tjh0&list=PLjZi6sSb2w5bgOQ9xEL99Z8LBCyKBoNXt&index=21

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