Vintage Nautical Tamaya Sextant Black 9" Navigation Brass Working Antique Marine

The Tamaya Sextant is a classic instrument used for celestial navigation at sea. Ta. These instruments are essential for determining the position of a ship by observing celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

A Tamaya Sextant typically features a sturdy brass frame with precision optics and an adjustable index mirror and horizon mirror. The user aligns these mirrors with the celestial body and the horizon to measure the angle between them, allowing for the calculation of the ship's position.

The sextant's design and construction ensure accuracy and reliability even in challenging maritime conditions. While modern electronic navigation systems have largely replaced traditional celestial navigation techniques, sextants like those made by Tamaya still hold significant historical and sentimental value, particularly among maritime enthusiasts and collectors.