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How were astrolabes used?

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they where used to navigate using sun and stars :)

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When were astrolabes used?
it was used in the 225 b.c back in the days !
What is an astrolabe used for?
(n.) a tool that helped sailors use the sun and stars to find their location
Where was the astrolabe used?
It was used in the middle east. It was developed by the Muslims so that they could always know which way mecca was.
What was astrolabes and quadrants used for?
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Were animals used at Gallipoli and how were they used?
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