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What is a backstaff?
A backstaff is a an early navigational instrument for measuring the altitude of the sun and hence calculating latitude.
What does the astrolabe measure?
It is a mediaeval instrument for measuring the altitude of the sun and other sky objects, now replaced by the sextant.
What is instrument for measuring a quantity of something?
An instrument used for measuring a quantity of something is called a measuring device or a measuring instrument. Examples include a scale for measuring weight, a ruler for measuring length, or a thermometer for measuring temperature.
Is a quadrant a navigation instrument?
Yes.A quadrant is an instrument that is used to measure angles up to 90°. They can be used for a number of purposes but one design, the Davis quadrant is a compact, framed instrument used by navigators for measuring the altitude of an astronomical object.
What are the instrument used in measuring?
Force meter is the instrument used in measuring force.
What is the Medical term for instrument measuring the pelvis?
A pelvimeter is an instrument for measuring the pelvis.
What word starts with micro and is a measuring instrument?
A measuring instrument that starts with micro is a micrometer.
What is a measuring instrument?
an instrument that has a reference during measurement
Where does altitude start measuring?
Sea Level
Is altitude needed when measuring location?
yes
Precision and non-precision measuring instrument?
precision instrument: caliper, micrometer non-precision measuring instrument: your hand, a piece of string
What are the instrument use in measuring for liquid?
measuring jug! kettle
