2006-10-17 21:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The ancient instrument is called an astrolabe. The modern one is called a sextant.
2006-10-17 22:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by sydney m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can construct an inclinometer by hanging a weight from the radius point of a protractor. After doing this, it should become obvious how to measure the angles. In my work we use a theodolite or electronic total station, but these instruments cost thousands of dollars. If very accurate results are required, you may have to rent, borrow or buy one of these or a surveying transit.
2006-10-18 07:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An inclinometer can be used. I have no idea how you would make it.. im guessing using a protracter and a pencil and lining up the pencil to the object..
2006-10-18 04:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by mysterious_purple_haze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sextant is used.
google it to see how to make it
2006-10-18 04:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-18 04:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by ajit k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋