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Celestial Instruments of Nautical Lore
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  • 1. Nighttime tool for finding hour by stellar arrangement
  • 2. Quarter circle frame measuring celestial altitude for sailors
  • 4. Obscure Persian-origin instrument for star altitude measurement
  • 7. Navigator’s diary recording speed, direction, and incidents
  • 9. Device dividing an arc to measure altitude of heavenly bodies
Down
  • 3. Ancient analog computer plotting stars for navigation
  • 5. Suspended ring assembly ensuring steady navigation instruments
  • 6. Systematic mapping of seas for progressive course plotting
  • 8. Magnetic pointer once guiding ships through unknown waters
  • 10. Old term for sailor often mastering navigational arts

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