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Azimuth circle
Azimuth circle-Brass, painted black, has "Y" framework and two handling knobs.
Sight-Tube with lens fitted at top and lubber spike at bottom. Rotatable prism at top to read card.
Level-Circular spirit level situated at base of "Y" frame.
Hole for shadow pin at centre. Two shadow pins in lid of wooden carrying case. Box: 11.5 x 11.5 x 6" (29.2 x 29.2 x 15.2cm)
Sight-Tube with lens fitted at top and lubber spike at bottom. Rotatable prism at top to read card.
Level-Circular spirit level situated at base of "Y" frame.
Hole for shadow pin at centre. Two shadow pins in lid of wooden carrying case. Box: 11.5 x 11.5 x 6" (29.2 x 29.2 x 15.2cm)
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0470 |
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| Type: | Azimuth circle |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Kelvin & Hughes Ltd |
| Date made: | circa 1950 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 152 mm; Diameter: 260 mm |