Social Sciences, asked by stenshilahembrom41, 8 months ago

What is a sextant ?

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Answered by atharvrakshiye1906

Explanation:

an instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and a sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects and especially for taking altitudes in navigation and surveying.

Answered by rameshbariya611qwe

Answer:

an instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and a sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects and especially for taking altitudes in navigation and surveying.

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