Sextant
Product Code : JA-MLI-1858
The Sextant (SKU JA-MLI-1858) measures the angle of an object in comparison with the horizon, the method sextants have used for hundreds of years in navigation. It consists of a small hollow sighting pipe mounted on a frame with reflective mirrors and a 60 degree arc. The user adjusts the arm and mirror until the object lines up with the horizon, then reads the arc to record the angle. In the maths lab it supports angle-of-elevation and heights-and-distances activities. JaincoLab makes this sextant model in Ambala, India.
Specifications
The sextant has a small hollow sighting pipe mounted on a frame with reflective mirrors and a 60 degree arc; frame material and size are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Sextant |
| SKU | JA-MLI-1858 |
| Sighting | Small hollow pipe |
| Optics | Reflective mirrors |
| Arc | 60 degree |
| Measures | Angle of an object relative to the horizon |
Measuring angles with the sextant
With the sextant, students measure the angle between the horizon and an object, then use trigonometry to work out heights and distances.
- Measuring the angle of elevation of a building or tree
- Heights and distances using trigonometry
- Understanding how sextants were used in navigation
- Comparing results with a clinometer
- Outdoor maths lab projects
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one Sextant. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
The quotation confirms the MOQ, the lead time and the packing for the quantity and destination you give. JaincoLab handles one-school orders as well as bulk and tender supply for school networks and education departments.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Sextant measure?
The angle of an object in comparison with the horizon.
How is it used?
The arm and mirror are adjusted to align the object with the horizon, and the angle is read on the arc.
What does it consist of?
A small hollow sighting pipe mounted on a frame with reflective mirrors and a 60 degree arc.
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Request a quote
For a price on the Sextant, email [email protected] or use the contact page, quoting SKU JA-MLI-1858, the quantity and the destination. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
