Azimuth Circle

Kelvin Hughes Type-Brass circle with prism mounted at centre of brass spider. Incorporating prism, two shades and pointer at end of card sighting tube. There is provision for a shadow pin to be mounted. The near leg of spider has a spirit level attached.

Object Details

ID: ACO0659
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 130 mm; Diameter: 257 mm