Sextant — definition

1. sextant (Noun)

2 definitions

sextant (Noun) — A unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees.

sextant (Noun) — A measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant.

4 types of
angular unit measuring device measuring instrument measuring system
1 type
astrolabe
3 parts
arcdegree degree limb
1 part of
circumference
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