Sextometer invented by Carl Aslakson. Known distance between sighting points. Sextant angle varies with distance
Image ID: theb1736, NOAA's Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey (C&GS) Collection Location: Philippines Photo Date: 1930 Credit: C&GS Season's Report Aslakson 1930-143 Category: Topography/Plane Table/ • High Resolution Photo Available
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