| Display title | Astronomy:Sextant |
| Default sort key | Sextant |
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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | A sextant is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible objects. The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.
The estimation of this angle, the altitude... |
