A navigational instrument used to measure the angle between a celestial body, such as the sun or a star, and the horizon, allowing sailors to determine their ship’s latitude.
Pronunciation: SEKS-tant
Related Terms: Ship's Log, Nautical Mile, Captain
A navigational instrument used to measure the angle between a celestial body, such as the sun or a star, and the horizon, allowing sailors to determine their ship’s latitude.
Pronunciation: SEKS-tant
Related Terms: Ship's Log, Nautical Mile, Captain