| Display title | Astronomy:Sextant (astronomical) |
| Default sort key | Sextant (astronomical) |
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| Namespace | Astronomy |
| Page ID | 177655 |
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| Date of page creation | 04:32, 17 May 2023 |
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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | Sextants for astronomical observations were devices depicting a sixth of a circle, used primarily for measuring the positions of stars. They are of significant historical importance, but have been replaced over time by transit telescopes, astrometry techniques, and satellites such as Hipparcos.
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