Azimuth Circle

Azimuth circle

Consists of a grey painted brass circle fitted with an azimuth mirror of the Kelvin type with "arrow up" and "arrow down" prism, and two dark glass shades and spirit level. There is a counter balance weight opposite the sight.

O.A. height 3.75" (9.5 cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO1310
Type: Azimuth Circle
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1937
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 95 mm; Diameter: 263 mm