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Lodestone
A large piece of naturally magnetic magnetite or lodestone in its original state, originally acquired by the Admiralty Compass Observatory (ACO). The ACO made a wooden display mount, which is inscribed 'MAGNETIC ORE from ASCENSION ISLAND'.
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Object Details
| ID: | ACO0438 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Lodestone |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Unknown |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
| Measurements: | Overall: 80 mm x 125 mm x 115 mm x 2.65 kg |
| Parts: | Lodestone |