Features
- This Photo Puzzle features a cropped image chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 356x254mm.
- 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5x7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi
- Image Description: Sextant. Historical sextant on an old map witha book and a feather quill pen. Sextants are usedto measure the position of heavenly bodies to aidin navigation. This is because the exact positionin the sky of the Sun and stars depends upon thetime and location. If a navigator knows the time, the location can be calculated from the positionof these bodies. The sextant was invented in about1730 due to independent work by Englishmathematician
- For any queries regarding this item please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 1116908
- Ed Young/Science Photo Library
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Photo Puzzle, Navigational sextant on a historical map. Sextant. Historical sextant on an old map witha book and a feather quill pen. Sextants are usedto measure the position of heavenly bodies to aidin navigation. This is because the exact positionin the sky of the Sun and stars depends upon thetime and location. If a navigator knows the time, the location can be calculated from the positionof these bodies. The sextant was invented in about1730