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    A sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial bodies. It contains an arc graduated in degrees, index and horizon mirrors, a telescope, scale, and index arm. Correctable errors include errors in perpendicularity and parallelism of the mirrors, while non-correctable errors stem from imperfections in manufacturing. A sextant is used to calibrate, gather altitude data of celestial objects, and read angles between objects to aid in navigation.

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    Sextant by Droan

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    A sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial bodies. It contains an arc graduated in degrees, index and horizon mirrors, a telescope, scale, and index arm. Correctable errors include errors in perpendicularity and parallelism of the mirrors, while non-correctable errors stem from imperfections in manufacturing. A sextant is used to calibrate, gather altitude data of celestial objects, and read angles between objects to aid in navigation.

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    A sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial bodies. It contains an arc graduated in degrees, index and horizon mirrors, a telescope, scale, and index arm. Correctable errors include errors in perpendicularity and parallelism of the mirrors, while non-correctable errors stem from imperfections in manufacturing. A sextant is used to calibrate, gather altitude data of celestial objects, and read angles between objects to aid in navigation.

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    Sextant by Droan

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    A sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial bodies. It contains an arc graduated in degrees, index and horizon mirrors, a telescope, scale, and index arm. Correctable errors include errors in perpendicularity and parallelism of the mirrors, while non-correctable errors stem from imperfections in manufacturing. A sextant is used to calibrate, gather altitude data of celestial objects, and read angles between objects to aid in navigation.

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    SEXTANT

    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.

    PARTS OF SEXTANT
    1)INDEX MIRROR
    2)HORIZON MIRROR
    3)TELESCOPE
    4)SCALE
    5)INDEX ARM
    6)WARM & RACK

    CORRECTABLE ERRORS
    1). Error of perpendicularity This error results from the index
    mirror not being perpendicular to
    the sextant frame.
    2). Side Error - This error results
    from the horizon glass not being
    perpendicular to the frame of the
    sextant.
    3). Index Error - This error results
    from the horizon glass not being
    parallel to the index mirror when
    the sextant is set on zero.

    NON-CORRECTABLE
    ERRORS
    1). Graduation Error - These
    small errors are caused by
    imperfections in machining
    the arc, cutting the limb
    gears, or marking the scale of
    the arc or micrometer drum.
    2). Prismatic Error - This error
    is caused by the planes of a
    mirror not being exactly
    parallel.
    3). Centering Error - This error
    results when the index arm is
    not pivoted at the exact center

    USES OF SEXTANT
    1)- Calibrating the sextant
    Before use, the sextant must be calibrated. After
    adjusting the alidade to 0 degrees, look through the
    eyepiece and locate the horizon. If the image in the
    mirror is aligned with the horizon, then your sextant is
    calibrated.
    2)- Gathering data
    Look through the eyepiece to find the central mark. Next,
    move the alidade of the sextant until you can see an
    object at a distance.
    3)- Reading the sextant
    The angle separating the two points can be read to
    within one degree by referring to the zero on the alidade.

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