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What can you find out about sextant?
you can find sextant on history.com
What is the sextant used for?
you use a sextant to navigate.
Do you need a sextant to get a clue scroll to work in runescape?
Only for co-ordinate clues.
How do you draw a sextant?
you draw a sextant by looking at googler in the images.
How do you use the word sextant in a sentence?
the sextant helped me navagate my way to alaska
How many years sextant becomes a symbol of navigation?
how many years that the sextant become a symbol of navigation
How does a sextant work?
A sextant is an instrument used in navigation to measure the angle between a celestial body (like the sun or a star) and the horizon. By determining this angle, along with the time of the measurement, a navigator can use trigonometry to calculate their position on the Earth's surface.
What century was the sextant invented?
The sextant was invented in the 18th century, with its development attributed primarily to the work of John Hadley and Thomas Godfrey in the 1730s. This navigational instrument allowed sailors to measure the angle between celestial bodies and the horizon, significantly improving maritime navigation. The sextant evolved from earlier instruments like the quadrant and astrolabe, and it became an essential tool for navigation at sea.
What has replaced the astrolabe?
The sextant
What replaced the astrolabe?
The sextant
Did Columbus use a sextant?
Yes Christopher Columbus did use a sextant along with a compass, ampoletta, and a cross staff.
Why sextant is named so?
The term "sextant" comes from the Latin word "sextans," meaning one-sixth. This refers to the instrument's ability to measure angles up to one-sixth of a circle (60 degrees). The sextant is commonly used in navigation to determine the altitude of celestial bodies.
