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DIY Mariner Astrolabe Instructions by Guillermo Cab is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1) The document describes how to make a simple astrolabe, an ancient navigational tool used to measure the altitude of celestial objects, using cardboard, rope, and basic tools. 2) Instructions are provided on cutting out template pieces, assembling the astrolabe with a bolt, and using it to measure the height of objects by lining up the sighting vane. 3) Additional methods are described for using trigonometry to measure heights when not close enough to directly line up the sighting vane.
- Author
- Guillermo Cab
- Language
- EN