Build a Simple Sextant Purpose: To measure the height (altitude) of a celestial object above the horizon. To observe the apparent motion of stars, the Moon, planets, or comets by noting changes in altitude over a period - Plumb-bob - Document - PDFSEARCH.IO

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	Build a Simple Sextant Purpose: To measure the height (altitude) of a celestial object above the horizon. To observe the apparent motion of stars, the Moon, planets, or comets by noting changes in altitude over a period Add to Reading List Document Date: 2006-04-21 12:57:30 Open Document File Size: 233,43 KB Share Result on Facebook SocialTag Science Celestial navigation Technical drawing Sextant Compass Protractor Angle Plumb-bob Horizontal coordinate system Navigation

Build a Simple Sextant Purpose: To measure the height (altitude) of a celestial object above the horizon. To observe the apparent motion of stars, the Moon, planets, or comets by noting changes in altitude over a period Add to Reading List