Guidance computer backup for Apollo astronauts (7)

I believe the answer is:

sextant

(Other definitions for sextant that I've seen before include "Measuring instrument for navigation" , "Navigator's instrument" , "Navigational aid" , "I'll tell you where sailors are" , "Nautical instrument for measuring angular distances" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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