... of the inertial navigator errors so that precise, autonomous (free from any radio position aids), terrestrial navigation can be achieved. Star trackers are also used extensively for both military and non-military applications on space probes, space-based interceptors, and satellites. In these applications the precise attitude capabilities ... stones and alignments of stones appear to mark locations of astronomical importance, such as the point at which the sun rose on the longest day of the year. Stonehenge was apparently also a place of worship. Some of today's constellations have their...

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