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STCW Table A-II/1: The Principle of The Sextant
STCW Table A-II/1: The Principle of The Sextant
Perpendicularity
• Cause - index glass not perpendicular to the plane of the instrument.
• Test - put index arm at approximately 25o and check the direct and reflected
image of the arc.
• Adjustment - adjust the screw on the index mirror until both images of the arc
are lined up.
STCW Table A-II/1
Perpendicularity
STCW Table A-II/1
Side Error
• Cause - horizon glass not perpendicular to the plane of the instrument.
• Test - Direct and reflected image of the same star should appear as one when the
arc is moved through zero.
• Adjustment - adjust the outer screw on the mirror.
STCW Table A-II/1
Side Error
No Side Error
STCW Table A-II/1
Side Error
Side Error Present
STCW Table A-II/1
Collimation Error
• Cause - telescope is not parallel to the plane of the instrument.
• Test - Use inverting telescope with cross-wires parallel to the plane of the
instrument and view two objects at least 90o apart.
• Adjustment - collar on the telescope but this should not be loosened.
STCW Table A-II/1
Collimation Error
No Collimation
Error
Collimation
Present