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Azimuth Circle
Azimuth circle
Grey painted brass circle. It 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.
O.A. height 5.5" (14.0 cm)
Grey painted brass circle. It 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.
O.A. height 5.5" (14.0 cm)
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Object Details
| ID: | ACO1311 |
|---|---|
| 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: 100 mm; Diameter: 210 mm |
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