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Sextant is an instrument used in which of the following?

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
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Navigation

A sextant is an instrument traditionally used in navigation. It is essential for determining celestial navigation, allowing sailors to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon. This measurement can be critical for calculating latitude and longitude while at sea. Thus, sextants are a fundamental tool for accurately pinpointing a vessel’s position on Earth’s surface.

An understanding of how sextants function can significantly improve one's knowledge of navigation and maritime history, as they provide insight into the methods used before the advance of modern electronic navigation tools.

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