Magnet

Magnet (7 cm). Brass rod deflector with carrier in fitted wooden box.

MS note in box: "Deflecting magnet used for obtaining Scale Value of the Greenwich North Force Variometer 1915 - 25"
Reverse side of note: "The effective field of this magnet was 152g at 30 cms in 1939 March. or 64g at 40 cms H.M.W."

Object Details

ID: AST0728
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Magnet
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1915
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 21 mm x 88 mm x 26 mm
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