Azimuth sighting instrument

This sight consists of an open rectangle with a cross bar at centre. This crossbar holds a brass stud which fits into the centre boss of the compass. The folding back sight has a slit and moveable spy hole. The folding fore sight is an open arch with thread. There is a spirit level at its base and a celestial reflector in front of it. There is a thread running down the fore sight and along the open rectangle. There are three brass pegs on underside.

Object Details

ID: ACO0618
Type: Azimuth sighting instrument
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1938
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 127 mm x 50 mm x 215 mm