How did Magellan navigate the unknown oceans?
We relied on meticulous observation and the best navigational tools of our time, combined with a relentless pursuit of verifiable knowledge. The celestial bodies – the sun, the stars, their positions and movements – were our primary guides. We kept detailed logs of our courses, distances, and currents, constantly comparing our readings to the charts and to the dictates of the heavens. Doubt is the greatest enemy of discovery; we trusted in the precision of our instruments and the wisdom of experience to guide us through the uncharted waters.
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