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Discover how an instrument used to determine latitude, such as the sextant or astrolabe, shaped maritime history. Learn how these essential navigation tools measure celestial angles to pinpoint a ship's position at sea. Explore the evolution of nautical science, star charts, and the celestial navigation techniques that guided explorers across the globe using these classic precision devices.
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| Title | Encyclopedia Britannica sextant I instrument sextant, instrument for determining the angle ... |
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