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八分仪
bā​fēn​yí

octant

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八分仪 八分儀 bā​fēn​yí
octant
An astronomical and navigational instrument used to measure the angle between a celestial body and the horizon to determine latitude; its principle is similar to the 六分仪 liù​fēn​yí.

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  • 六分仪 liù​fēn​yí