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An octant is a similar device with a shorter scale (1⁄8 turn, or 45°), where as a quintant (1⁄5 turn, or 72°) and a quadrant (1⁄4 turn, or 90°) have longer scales.

An octant is a similar device with a shorter scale (? turn, or 45°), whereas a quintant (1/5 turn, or 72°) and a quadrant (¼ turn, or 90°) have longer scales.