Brass sextant in leather box NC 1514B

Brass sextant in leather box NC 1514B

Sextant is a navigational tool that is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. In celestial navigation, it is used to measure the height of celestial bodies above the horizon, while in terrestrial navigation, it is used to measure vertical and horizontal angles between objects visible on Earth. The sextant is a device used mainly in sailing - sailors still learn how to use it so that in the case of a GPS system failure, they can determine the position of the ship based on observations and measurements of celestial bodies.

Sextant is a great gift idea for a sailor, astronomer or a fan of technical monuments. It will be a beautiful decoration of a study, office or cabin. The NC 1514B sextant is a replica of a 1917 instrument by Kelvin & Hughes of London.

Product information:

• Dimensions: 13x12x6 cm
• Material: brass, glass
• Finish: antique
• Gift packaging: leather box
• Box dimensions: 14.50 x 14.50 x 7.25 cm

Sextant - a tool of navigators and astronomers

Sextant is an optical measuring instrument that was used to measure vertical and horizontal angles. Invented in 1731 by John Hadley, it became an indispensable tool for navigators and astronomers.

What was the sextant used for?

• Navigation: The sextant was used to determine the position of a ship at sea by measuring the height of the stars and other celestial bodies above the horizon.
• Astronomy: Astronomers used the sextant to measure the angles between stars, planets and other astronomical objects.
• Geodesy: The sextant was also used in geodesy to measure angles between points on the earth.

Interesting facts about the sextant:

• The sextant is one of the most accurate measuring instruments ever invented.
• The sextant was used during the first space flights to measure the altitude and speed of spacecraft.
• The sextant is still used for educational and scientific purposes.