File:Another view of the sextant, a navigational instrument used by the Corps of Discovery. (1da3aa0e-1dd8-b71b-0be2-624335d516b0).JPG

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English: Sextant, 2
Photographer
English: NPS Photo
Title
English: Sextant, 2
Publisher
English: U.S. National Park Service
Description
English:

The metal instrument is composed of a straight piece that slides along an arch, with an eyepiece, knobs, and rings.

Another view of the sextant, a navigational instrument used by the Corps of Discovery.

  • Keywords: sextant; meriwether lewis; william clark; navigation; instrument; articles
Depicted place
English: Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Date Taken on 13 April 2017
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English: NPGallery
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Public domain This image or media file contains material based on a work of a National Park Service employee, created as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, such work is in the public domain in the United States. See the NPS website and NPS copyright policy for more information.
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LEWI
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English: Navigational Instruments

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