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On a new aircraft-sextant for use with visible horizon

Becker, 1933

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2228044088102014818
Author
Becker L
Publication year
Publication venue
The Aeronautical Journal

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When this instrument is in its observing position the visible horizon is reflected at three points vertically downwards into a telescope. The portions of the horizon observed are facing the observer and lie 60° to his right and left. The images of the visible horizon appear …
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