Magnet, declination

A steel bar magnet, used for observing declination. It has two lenses in brass mounts attached, an objective and eyepiece, used for collimation. The bar has an inscription "N".

Object Details

ID: AST0703
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Magnet, declination
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1840
People: Science Museum Group; Science Museum Group
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 615 mm x 140 mm
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