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Sextant

This document describes the key components of a sextant, a navigation instrument used to measure the angle between celestial objects and the horizon to determine position at sea. It lists the major parts, including the telescope, index mirror, graduated arc, frame, locking device, drum, index arm, horizon mirror, and various lenses, clamps, and adjustment mechanisms that make up the sextant and allow it to function.

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Sextant

This document describes the key components of a sextant, a navigation instrument used to measure the angle between celestial objects and the horizon to determine position at sea. It lists the major parts, including the telescope, index mirror, graduated arc, frame, locking device, drum, index arm, horizon mirror, and various lenses, clamps, and adjustment mechanisms that make up the sextant and allow it to function.

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Sextant: a navigation instrument that is used to establish position by measuring the height of stars from the

horizon.
Index mirror: large polished plate that reflects light.
Telescope: optical instrument made of lens that magnifies objects.
Telescope clamp: reinforcing circle.
Eyepiece: lens the user looks through.
Telescope printing: lens adjustment.
Frame: structure that serves as the base for the different parts of the sextant.
Graduated arc: graduated edge of the arc.
Locking device: apparatus that holds the sextant in place.
Drum: graduated button used to take measurements.
Index arm: type of ruler that determines direction or measures an angle.
Screw to regulate small mirror: piece of metal used to adjust the horizon mirror.
Glass filter: colored transparent substance.
Horizon mirror: small polished glass plate that reflects light.
Glass filter: colored transparent substance.

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