Azimuth Mirror

Azimuth mirror in wooden box with prism, lens tube, brass frame and spirit level attached.

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 (missing)

OA height 4.24" (10.8 cm)

In fitted wooden box.

Object Details

ID: ACO1348
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: 108 mm x 152 mm x 80 mm