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What does Sextant mean?

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Proper noun
  1. (astronomy) The constellation Sextans.
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Sextant estimates that the flag comes into full view in less than one second.
As regards forward-fit, there are only three system integrators: Honeywell and Rockwell Collins, each having a similar share of sales, with Sextant as an emerging player.
The arc was extended from an octant to a sextant and a stout handle was added at the back of the instrument.
A compass, sextant and charts were the necessary tools for plotting a course.
Celestial navigation used a sextant built right into the cockpit but if the plane was wallowing at all, it was useless.
The goal of this expedition was to navigate to the North Magnetic Pole by traditional means using a sextant and an astrocompass.

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