Azimuth Mirror

An azimuth mirror of the Kelvin type with "arrow up" prism and lens tube mounted on a T-shaped frame with a central pivot. A round spirit level is palced at the near end of the instrument. Provision made for shadow pin, four of which are stowed in the box. Wooden box with leather carrying strap

Object Details

ID: ACO0621
Type: Azimuth Mirror
Display location: Not on display
Creator: White, James; Thomson, William
Date made: circa 1890
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 152 mm x 235 mm x 216 mm
Parts: Azimuth Mirror