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its a compass of course! that can be used to map out the sun,moon and other types of planets
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How do you read an astrolabe?
To read an astrolabe, level the plum bob, the degree scale, the altitude, and the protractor.
What instrument measures the angle of the sun with the horizon?
A sextant.the sextonan astrolabe
What does a compass symbolizes?
a compass sybolizes a dick
A state map has a circle-shaped compass. If the radius of the compass is 15 millimeters what is the approximate area of the compass (Use 3.14 for .)?
Area of compass: 3.14*15*15 = 706.5 square mm
What is a compass saw used for?
A compass saw is used to make curved cuts
What were the two navigational instruments in Prince Henry school?
compass, and the astrolabe
What order did aircraft navigational compass cartography and astrolabe come in?
Cartography navigational compass astrolabe aircraft
Is the astrolabe still used today?
yes they do because a astrolobe is a compass so yes the people today use a astrolabe / compass
Is an astrolabe a compass?
Its completely different from a compass because compass tell you North, East, West, South etc. A astrolabe helps you also do math and tells you what direction to go in
Is a sextant a type of telescope or is it a compass la teen or astrolabe?
A sextant would be a type of astrolabe. It has a sighting mechanism that is a small telescope. It does not have a compass in it.
In what ways did Europeans owe some of their sailing technology to other peoples of the world?
They used the astrolabe and compass. The astrolabe was invented by Muslims, and the compass by the Chinese.
In what ways did Europeans owe some of their sailing technology to other people in the world?
They used the astrolabe and compass. The astrolabe was invented by Muslims, and the compass by the Chinese.
What came first Astrolabe Compass Scale mapsAerial photography?
atrolabe came first, the astrolabe was invented before the sextant, and the sextant was the model that made the compass
What were two inventions that improved navigation?
the compass and the astrolabe.
What technology was used by the early explorers?
Early explorers used a variety of technologies such as navigational instruments like compasses, astrolabes, and sextants to determine their position at sea. They also relied on maps, charts, and logbooks to record their findings and track their journeys. Additionally, tools like telescopes and chronometers were used to observe and measure celestial bodies for navigation purposes.
What were the sailing instruments they use in the 1400's?
Astrolabe & compass.
What technology did the Dutch use for exploring?
The astrolabe, jackstaff and the compass.
