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octants

/ˈɒktənts/ /ˈɑːktənts/

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noun

Octantes

The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.

Examples :

"The protractor was marked into octants, each representing 45 degrees of a full circle. "

El transportador estaba marcado en octantes, cada uno representando 45 grados de un círculo completo.

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El aspecto de dos planetas que están a 45°, o un octavo de círculo, de distancia

The aspect of two planets that are 45°, or one-eighth of a circle, apart.

Examples :

"Astronomers noted that Mars and Jupiter were in octants, suggesting a particular phase of their orbital relationship. "

Los astrónomos notaron que Marte y Júpiter estaban en aspecto, lo que sugería una fase particular de su relación orbital.

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noun

Octantes

The eighth part of a disc; a sector of 45 degrees; half a quadrant.

Examples :

"The pie chart, showing our family's monthly spending, was divided into eight octants, each representing a different category like rent, food, and entertainment. "

El gráfico circular, que mostraba los gastos mensuales de nuestra familia, se dividió en ocho octantes, cada uno de los cuales representaba una categoría diferente como el alquiler, la comida y el entretenimiento.

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Octante

An instrument for measuring angles, particularly of elevation.

Examples :

"The old sailor used his octant to measure the angle of the sun above the horizon, helping him determine his ship's latitude. "

El viejo marinero usó su octante para medir el ángulo del sol sobre el horizonte, lo que le ayudó a determinar la latitud de su barco.

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