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What tool is used to determine the place of star?
Sextant.
What instrument used for calculating longitude at sea?
Historically, latitude was always measured with the sextant, and longitude with the chronograph (clock). Nowadays, it's all GPS. ------------------- The "sextant", from the latin word for "six", is one-sixth of a circle, and is the primary tool used in celestial navigation. However, before the sextant came into widespread use, the "quadrant" of a quarter-circle and the later "octant", an eighth of a circle, were used.
Is inoculation still used?
Many vaccines are still in use today.
Are blankets still used today?
because people r still friggn cold
Is bronze still used today?
Yes, bronze is still used today mainly in sculpture, electrical connectors, and architectural applications. It is valued for its durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal.
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