Associations to the word «Octant»

Wiktionary

OCTANT, noun. The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.
OCTANT, noun. (geometry): The eighth part of a disc; a sector of 45 degrees; half a quadrant.
OCTANT, noun. (nautical): An instrument for measuring angles, particularly of elevation.

Dictionary definition

OCTANT, noun. A measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration.

Wise words

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