Azimuth Circle

Grey painted azimuth circle of Kelvin type with "arrow up" and "arrow down" type prism and lens tube, with two dark shades and a spirit level attached to one side of circle. A counter-balance weight is carried on the opposite side of the circle.

Object Details

ID: ACO1283
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1935
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 140 mm; Diameter: 255 mm