Azimuth Mirror

Azimuth mirror

An azimuth mirror of the Kelvin type with "Arrow up" and "Arrow down" prism and lens tube mounted on a black painted brass frame with central pivot. A spirit level and weight are attached at the near end. Provision is made for a shadow pin (one is contained in lid of wooden box)

OA height 5.0" (12.8 cm)

Object Details

ID: ACO1347
Type: Azimuth Mirror
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 124 mm x 185 mm x 90 mm