Theodolite

Massive central pillar telescope theodolite. Optics missing but fitted with a micrometer eyepiece. The vertical circle engraved quadrantally reading to 30 seconds with 2 verniers. Horizontal circle engraved 0-360 with 3 verniers reading to 5 seconds.

Object Details

ID: NAV1457
Type: Theodolite
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Simms
Date made: circa 1820
People: Royal Greenwich Observatory
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 660 mm x 500 mm
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