Azimuth Circle

A glazed azimuth circle with a silver scale around the circumference. Scale graduated 0-360 degs. On top of the glass is a framework of four radial arms, two of which terminate in verniers, graduated 0-30. This framework turns in azimuth and carries fore and back sight. Fore sight consists of open arch and thread with a small celestial reflector and prism. Back sight is a truncated fan-shaped plate with slit at centre. This also has two filters. Both sights are hinged.

Object Details

ID: ACO0055
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gilbert & Sons
Date made: circa 1842
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 50 mm; Diameter: 230 mm