Nautical Almanac 2008 _verified_ -

The 2008 volume incorporated advanced astronomical standards that ensured its accuracy:

"Put it away, lad," Arthur grunted, his voice barely audible over the howling wind. "We’re on our own." nautical almanac 2008

Leo looked at the old book. The bright blue cover seemed to glow in the dim light of the battery-powered lamp. It was a snapshot of a year gone by—2008. A year of financial crashes and the Beijing Olympics. A year that was long dead. Yet, the numbers printed on those cheap pages were currently the only thing keeping them alive. " Arthur grunted