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Record 1 2004-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Transport Tolls and Rates
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
DEF

A darkened transparency that can be moved into the line of sight of an optical instrument, such as a sextant, to reduce the intensity of light reaching the eye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Péage
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
CONT

Nettoyer soigneusement le limbe, les miroirs, la lunette et les verres colorés du sextant.

OBS

Les verres sont colorés pour atténuer l'éclat des astres dans la lunette.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de medida
  • Peaje
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
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