Azimuth Sight
Consists of a rectangular metal framework with a crossbar at centre. The crossbar has a hole in it. The two hinged sights are the same size, though one is an open arch with thread and the other a slit sight. Two threads run from the crossbar to the bottoms of the sights. Glass disc with centre spigot dia. 6"(15.2cm)
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Object Details
ID: | ACO0631 |
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Type: | Azimuth Sight |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Admiralty Compass Observatory |
Date made: | 1940 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm x 150 mm x 128 mm x .5 g; 152 mm x 46 mm |
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