Azimuth Circle

Flat brass ring, painted black. sight has adjustable prism and magnifier. Has two shades and spirit level. Two lubber markers below magnifier. At 90 degs to sight there is a magnifying prism for when compass is used for steering. Two counter-weights are set opposite sight and steering prism.

Object Details

ID: ACO0066
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Captain Chetwynd; Kelvin & James White Ltd
Date made: 1909-1930?; 1909-30 ?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 95 mm; Diameter: 212 mm x 1.3 kg
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