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Re: Problem with a sextant
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2006 Apr 27, 11:39 -0400
From: Alexandre Eremenko
Date: 2006 Apr 27, 11:39 -0400
Bill, Unfortunately Joel departed to some long trip and cannot give more explanation now. But I don't quite understand your idea either: On Wed, 26 Apr 2006, Bill wrote: > If I understand Joel, what this setup would > measure is distance from the arc > to the pivot point. From WHICH point on the arc to the pivot point? (The outer part of the arc consists of teeth.) > I believe he suggests securing the sextant's arm and placing the dial > indicator against the arc Against what part of the arc? The only part of the arc which is relevant is covered by teeth. Alex.
