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What is an octant?

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Updated: 12/22/2022

One eighth of a circle.

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What year was the octant built in?

Isaac Newton invented the reflecting octant in 1699.


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The octant was invented by British mathematician and astronomer John Hadley in 1730. Hadley's octant was a navigation instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, helping sailors to determine their position at sea.


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How many degrees are there in an octant?

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