time sight

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Synonyms: lime light

Antonyms: lime light

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Noun

1. An [[observation]] by [[sextant]] of the [[altitude]] of a [[celestial body]] [[in order to]] [[determine]] the [[time]] and hence the [[longitude]].
2. A [[set]] of [[observation]]s [[in order to]] [[determine]] the time that is usually [[conduct]]ed with a [[transit instrument]].

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