The Art of Navigation
Exploring the seas has always been a profound adventure. Throughout the centuries, mastering navigation was not only essential for survival but also for discovering new worlds.
Early sailors utilized the stars, sun, and the ocean's currents to guide them across the waters. These navigation instruments have evolved significantly over time.
- Astrolabe: Used by astronomers and navigators to measure the inclined position in the sky of a celestial body, day or night.
- Sextant: An instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon.
- Compass: A pivotal tool that shows the direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions, or "points".