Azimuth Mirror

At one end of this instrument there is a counter-balance and a circular spirit level at one end. At the centre is a spring clip and pin. At the front end the tube holds the magnifier at the top along with two shades and an adjustable prism. There is a bracket and hole at the centre for a shadow pin (missing).

Object Details

ID: ACO0059
Type: Azimuth Mirror
Display location: Not on display
Creator: White, James
Date made: 1883 ?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 138 mm x 90 mm x 223 mm