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noun • a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees • a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant | ||||
| 35% | 8 | Astronomical sighting instruments | ||
noun • surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodolite including the telescope and its attachments • surveying instrument used with a plane table for drawing lines of sight on a distant object and for measuring angles | ||||
| 35% | 6 | Ancient astronomical instruments | ||
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Astronomical Instruments
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SEXTANTS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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