Azimuth Circle

Brass painted grey and has a large prism sight with a counter balance opposite it. The prism has a notched sight and a black line down the centre. The celestial reflector also has a black line down the centre. There are two semi-circular filters and a milled screw for moving the prism. The spirit level is set below the prism.

Object Details

ID: ACO0625
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1937
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Diameter: 215 mm;Overall: 95 mm;Weight: .75 kg
Parts: Azimuth Circle
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