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What is the name for a piece of equipment that measures a ships distance from the equator?
The usual device is a sextant, which measures the altitude (angle above the horizon) of stars or the Sun crossing the meridian (i.e. due south). The latitude can then be calcuated after looking up the declination of the object in tables, for example in the Nautical Almanac. A star (or the Sun) on the (celestial) equator has an altitude of 90 minus the latitude, so in general a star's altitude is 90 - latitude + declination, when it is due south. The ship's latitude is therefore 90 - altitude + declination. The distance from the equator in nautical miles is the latitude (in degrees) times 60.
What is modernity and traditions?
humanity in relation ships
What is an instrument that measures the ships positions of the stars which enables sailors to calculate a ships latitude?
Astrolabe or Sextant
What are the drisple trait of the relation ship in your family?
the relation ships in a family is high rated so your family is high rated in their relation with you
Do you believe in relationships?
YES i do but i am still to young for relation ships.
What is the relationship between the families of inlaws?
The relationship between the families of inlaws is similar to the relation ship with their family members. For example The relationship of my brother in law(sister's husband) and my another brother in law (wife's brother) will be simmilar to those relation ships with their brother's family.
What was the device the portuguese and spanish explorers used to determined latitude?
ships
Did Selena and Justin Bieber have relation ships together?
Yes, they are in a relationship
What are some modern day issues facing preteens?
relation ships and popularity
What is the main theme of Skillet's new album Awake?
The main theme is relation ships
Which is device used to determine a ships latitude?
A sextant is a device used to determine a ship's latitude by measuring the angle between the horizon and the celestial body, typically the sun or a star. This information is then used in conjunction with nautical charts to calculate the ship's position on the Earth's surface.
Why was it easy to catch cargo ships when only latitude was known?
It was easier to catch cargo ships when only latitude was known because latitude lines are parallel and evenly spaced, making it straightforward to predict a ship's north-south position. As ships typically followed established trade routes, knowing their latitude allowed pursuers to narrow down their search area significantly. Additionally, if a ship was spotted at a certain latitude, it could be tracked along that line, making interception more feasible. Without knowledge of longitude, however, the east-west position remained uncertain, limiting the effectiveness of pursuit.
