This is a common misconception. The sextant does not rely on the shape of the world.
(Most) Any person, regardless of what shape they believe the world is, can learn to use a sextant. This whole thing is stupid, and nonsensical. It’s just intended to be condescending/diminutive - but it isn’t cogent enough to make sense or withstand the smallest amount of scrutiny.
If you have any interest in learning about the perspectives of flat earth researchers (on sextants or anything else), and/or wish to exchange our respective perspectives, please join us on flatearthresearch!
This is a common misconception. The sextant does not rely on the shape of the world.
(Most) Any person, regardless of what shape they believe the world is, can learn to use a sextant. This whole thing is stupid, and nonsensical. It’s just intended to be condescending/diminutive - but it isn’t cogent enough to make sense or withstand the smallest amount of scrutiny.
If you have any interest in learning about the perspectives of flat earth researchers (on sextants or anything else), and/or wish to exchange our respective perspectives, please join us on flatearthresearch!