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1594

The backstaff improves solar navigation

Alternative instruments make it easier to determine latitude without staring directly at the Sun.

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TimelineTimeline of Wayfinding and Navigation

Position 9

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 92%

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navigationinstrumentsastronomy