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Description "A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to determine the angle between a celestial object and the horizon which is known as the object's altitude. Making this measurement is known as sighting the object, shooting the object, or taking a sight and it is an essential part of celestial navigation."

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crh [2012-10-31 10:38:42 +0000 UTC]

I'm lost in this square, pointing in all and none directions. and I love it this way.

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insolitus85 [2012-10-30 19:46:38 +0000 UTC]

I don't fully comprehend the picture yet, but I think I like to keep it that way. Love it!!

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KizukiTamura [2012-10-30 19:13:54 +0000 UTC]

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