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re·flect·ing cir·cle
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reflecting circle
Reflecting instruments are those that use mirrors to enhance their ability to make measurements. In particular, the use of mirrors permits one to observe two objects simultaneously while measuring the angular distance between the objects. While reflecting instruments are used in many professions, they are primarily associated with celestial navigation as the need to solve navigation problems, in particular the problem of the longitude, was the primary motivation in their development.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
reflecting circle
An instrument used instead of a sextant, quintant, or quadrant; but the quintant embraces as much--viz. 152 degrees. The instrument reflects a celestial or any distant object so as to bring the image into contact with any object seen direct, by which their angular distance is measured, as in lunar distances.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reflecting circle in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reflecting circle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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