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Quadrants

Scope note

Instruments for measuring altitudes, usually consisting of a graduated arc of 90 degrees, a pair of sights, and a plumb bob.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000200381

Equivalent Terms used

quadrant

Created

13yrs ago

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