Training Manual . Novosibirsk: SGGA, 2003. - 35 s. UDC 528. 281ISBN 5-87693 0. The textbook was compiled in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education and the program of the course Geodetic Astronomy for Geodetic Specialties , Contains basic information on spherical astronomy, Theoretical Concepts , Terms and Conditions , Components of mathematical apparatus for solving problems of geodetic astronomy . Various methods of astronomical determinations of geographical coordinates and azimuths of terrestrial objects are described, algorithms and schemes of calculations of the most typical problems are given, as well as features of measurement of horizontal directions and anti-aircraft distances of luminaries. The textbook is approved by the Department of Astronomy and Gravimetry and recommended for publication by the Methodological Commission of the Institute of Geodesy and Management of the Siberian State Geodetic Academy .