Top of prismatic astrolabe

Top of prismatic astrolabe in a box. Inside on the lid are three labels giving information on how to clamp the instrument, the angles of the drum and the instrumental constant.

Object Details

ID: NAV1366.2
Type: Top of prismatic astrolabe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Cooke, Troughton & Simms
Date made: circa 1930
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Box: 260 mm x 380 mm x 275 mm
Parts: Prismatic astrolabe