Altazimuth Eyepiece

Eyepiece. Said to be the eye end of Christie's Altazimuth, used at Greenwich 1899 - 1929. Graduated circle with screw for adjusting inclination (2 verniers) and three other adjusting screws with scales.

Object Details

ID: AST0880
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Altazimuth Eyepiece
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Troughton & Simms
Date made: 1896
People: Christie, William Henry Mahoney
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 275 mm x 400 mm x 275 mm