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*FM 6-300

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PREFACEThis manual is a compilation of tables and charts which are used in field computations of astronomicalobservations by the field artillery. These tables and charts are compiled and provided by the AstronomicalApplications Department, US Naval Observatory H. M. Nautical Almanac Office, Royal GreenwichObservatory; and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.

This manual reflects the update of data to encompass the years 1993 through 1997. It is designed to beused in conjunction with FM 6-2, Field Artillery Survey.

The proponent of this publication is HQ TRADOC. Send comments and recommendations on DA Form2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to:

CommandantUS Army Field Artillery SchoolATTN: ATSF-DDFort Sill, Oklahoma 73503-5600

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION

1-1. PURPOSE AND SCOPEa. This manual is a compilation of tables and charts for usein computing astronomical azimuths for the field artillery.These tables and charts are used for computing azimuth ofthe Sun or selected stars by either the altitude or ArtilleryAstronomic Observation method. Special tables (Tables 12through 12e), which are tabular methods of computingPolaris, are included for a rapid computation of a Polarisazimuth. Tables and charts are also included to correctastronomic azimuth to grid azimuth and to extend azimuth bysimultaneous observation.

b. Data contained in Tables 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 10a(l),10a(2) 10a(3), 10a(4), 10a(5), 10b(l), 10b(2), 10b(3),10b(4), 10b(5), 11a, llb, llc, lld, 11e, 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d,and 12e are current only for the years in which the manualis effective.

1-2. DESCRIPTION OF TABLES AND CHARTSThis manual is intended to be used as a companionpublication to FM 6-2, Field Artillery Survey. Details onthe computation of astronomical azimuth and the use ofthese tables and charts are contained in FM 6-2.

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Table 1a. Astronomic refraction corrected for temperature (degrees)

TO BE SUBTRACTED FROM OBSERVED ALTITUDE OF SUN OR STAR

(Use values of observed altitude and temperature nearest the values tabulated as arguments.)

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FM 6-300 23 JULY 1992

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

GORDON R. SULLIVANGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

Official:

MILTON H. HAMILTONAdministrative Assistant to the

Secretary of the Army01849

DISTRIBUTION:

Active Army, ARNG, and USAR: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-11 E. Requirements for TheArmy Ephemeris (Qty rqr block no. 781).

★ U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1994 - 300-421 (02260)