Dry card compass; Telecope

Telescope for the dry card compass. It has a central wire for aligning an object. Mounted in a gimbal ring which is fitted with roller bearings.

Object Details

ID: ACO0467.1
Type: Dry card compass; Telecope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm x 35 mm x 30 mm
Parts: Dry card compass
  • Dry card compass; Telecope (ACO0467.1)