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A back staff is a navigational instrument that was used to measure the altitude of a celestial body, in particular the sun or moon. When The name came from the fact that users kept the sun to their back and observed the shadow cast by the upper vane on a horizon vane.
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How do you say staff in Latin?
staff in latin is scipio or scipionis 'Staff' in the sense of a staff used by a hiker is 'baculum'. For 'Staff' in the sense of a body of people, Latin did not have a single word to express this.
How did General George B McClellan's staff respond to inquiries about his ability to command troops?
President Lincoln had asked General Ambrose Burnside to make private inquiries among General McClellan's staff with regards to his ability to lead troops. Burnside was a friend of McClellan's and such a back of the hand stunt did not please Burnside. He followed Lincoln's orders, however. Clearly his top commanders were loyal to McClellan and word got back to him. But Burnside was shocked to learn that not only were McClellan's staff loyal, but worse, in that they held the Lincoln administration in contempt. Burnside was startled to hear open discussions about a military takeover. General in Chief Halleck dismissed Burnside's report as "staff chatter".
Whether the staff has to be waited until the next staff comesis this correct?
correct
Who is the Chief of Staff to the President of Palau?
Elbuchel Sadang is the Chief of Staff to the President of Palau.
When was Corps of Military Staff Clerks created?
Corps of Military Staff Clerks was created in 1905.
What are 4 inventions developed during the renaissance which made navigation easier?
compass, astrolabe cross-staff, back-staff
What are the instruments in navigation?
the instruments in navigation are gps's, kamals, sextants, cross staff, back staff, mariners astrolabe, quadrant, and octants :)
How do i get a Carmen staff if you lose it on RuneScape?
simple, Just go back to Lumbridge, and talk to Xenia again. She will give you another staff.
What is a shepherds staff called?
The shepherd's staff is known by several names. It is known as a shepherd's crook and a hocquet. The royal use of a scepter also hearkens back to the shepherd's staff.
How do you get out the animus when I've already gone back in?
unless you some how managed to get the staff of Eden which is in Rome and is hard to get back to you cant get back
The beta tester will come back on aqworlds?
only if the aqw staff are bribed...
What did Moses' staff turn into?
According to The Bible/Tanakh/Old Testament, when Moses went before Pharoah, Moses' staff changed into a snake/serpent, and then back into a staff again. (Exodus 4:1-5)
Who invented the back staff?
"Captain John Davis invented a version of the backstaff in 1594"
Why is the bronze snake staff bronze?
God told Moses to throw the staff, and God turned it into bronze and it was known to be the Nehushtan staff. When this happened, the staff turned into a snake. God ordered Moses to pick up the staff and when Moses did, it turned back to it's original self. Many people in Moses' time destroyed it for other goods.
What kinds of navigational instruments did Renaissance explorers use?
The Sextant, The Nocturnal, The Astrolabe, The Quadrant Cross-staff and Back-staff, Latitude hook, Kamel Hope that helps you
How do you find staff card in Digimon World 3?
To get the Staff Pass, you'll need to speak to Lisa in the Secret Room. After talking to her, you will have to locate her friends at the UG Lake. After you speak to them you will be taken back to the Secret Room and should receive the Staff Pass.
What is a slat nurse?
Service Line Assist Team....basically back-up nursing staff
