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An octant, also called reflecting quadrant, is a measuring instrument used primarily in navigation. this one dates to c.1760 an… | Brick store, Mirror table, Mirror
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Octant (instrument) - Wikipedia
The octant, also called reflecting quadrant, is a measuring instrument used primarily in navigation. It is a type of reflecting instrument. The quadrant was the earliest astronomical instrument converted for nautical use.