Question

What is an astrolabe? an instrument used by sailors to determine their precise distance from the equator a new type of sailing ship that could cross the ocean an instrument used by sailors to find their direction at sea a navigation route traveled by Vasco da Gama that passed the southern tip of Africa

Answer 1

An astrolabe is **an instrument used by sailors to determine their precise distance from the equator** and to find their direction at sea. It is an ancient astronomical device used for solving problems related to time and the position of the stars and planets.