Как по Английски будет 六分仪

proper noun

A faint constellation (the sextant), lying on the celestial equator between leo and hydra.

adjective

Used with preceding greek letter or numeral to designate a star in the constellation sextans.

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The star alpha sextantis

noun

An instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and a sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects and especially for taking altitudes in navigation and surveying.

Примеры использования:

Later, celestial navigation using sextants and fairly accurate clocks enabled absolute positioning,…

adjective

Of or relating to the ancient roman sextans; especially designating a system of currency based on this.

noun

An instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and a sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects and especially for taking altitudes in navigation and surveying.

Примеры использования:

Later, celestial navigation using sextants and fairly accurate clocks enabled absolute positioning,…