Equatorial sector (Flamsteed's sextant)
This equatorial sector is a working replica of Reverend John Flamsteed's sextant (1646) made in the museum's workshops 1966-1967. This is a 60 degree sector of six foot with a 7.25 radius. The two telescopes are of 7 foot focus. The sector and telescopes do not exist anymore.
Object Details
ID: | AST0965 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Telescope |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | National Maritime Museum |
Date made: | 1966-1967; 1966-67 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 4120 mm |
Parts: | Equatorial sector (Flamsteed's sextant) |
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