Azimuth Mirror

There is a counter balance and spirit level at one end. In the centre there is a tapped hole presumably to hold a screw that will hold instrument to centre boss of compass. There is also a hole for the shadow pin. The tube holds the magnifier at its upper end along with the prism and one shade. There is also an upper bracket for the shadow pin.

Object Details

ID: ACO0615
Type: Azimuth Mirror
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 140 mm x 203 mm x 78 mm
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