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Which navigational tool was used to determine latitude and longitude at sea
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Which navigational tool was used to determine latitude and longitude at sea

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A sextant is a navigational tool used by sailors to determine latitude and longitude. The tool uses internal mirrors to measure the angular difference between the sun or stars and the horizon to determine location.
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