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Instruments > Scientific instruments > Astronomical instruments > Cross-staffs

Preferred term

Cross-staffs

Definition(s)

Calibrated wooden rods with sliding crosspieces, used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies; forerunners of modern sextants [AAT 94]

Broader concept(s)

Astronomical instruments

Related concept(s)

Nautical instruments

Synonym(s)

Forestaffs
Jacob's staffs

Notation

112975

In other languages

Arbalestrille

French

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-C04VWFQC-D

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