ND017 - Nautical Sextant in wood box (Large)

Specification: Item# ND017 - 8.0L x 8.5W x 4.5H Inches

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Description:

This is a fully functional nautical sextant. It is made of high quality brass. Each component is crafted with the finest craftsmanship. Available in antique brass finish and it comes in a beautiful rosewood gift box. This sextant is a great addition to any nautical collection. The item dimensions are: L:8 inches, W: 8.5 inches, H:4.5 inches.

History:

A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to determine the angle between a celestial object and the horizon which is known as the altitude. Making this measurement is known as sighting the object, shooting the object, or taking a sight and it is an essential part of celestial navigation.

A nautical sextant is an instrument that is primarily meant for determining the latitude and longitude. This sextant is used to measure angles between two objects of celestial nature. Celestial objects can be: Sun, Moon, Stars, Comet, Any other celestial body.

The sighting of these celestial objects takes place by using a nautical sextant. It is used to determine the following: Angular measurements between celestial bodies, the horizon.

Uses of Nautical Sextants

Nautical sextants are essential tools for navigation on ships and boats. Here are some of their primary uses:
- Navigational Needs: Sailors use nautical sextants to determine their position at sea by measuring the angle between celestial bodies and the horizon.
- Astronomical Calculations: Experts use sextants to carry out angular measurements between celestial bodies for precise astronomical calculations.
- Angle Measurements: Sextants can measure angles in any plane, whether in the object plane or the telescope plane.
- Vertical Angles: By adjusting horizontal angles, sextants can also calculate vertical angles accurately.

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