Deflecting apparatus

Deflecting apparatus. This consists fo a circular base which has two vertical metal arms, one graduated. A sliding frame carrying a 3.75" (9.5cm) magnet of square section is fitted on the arms and this has two lines engraved for reading the scale. It can be raised or lowered by a rack-operated wheel and pinion.

Object Details

ID: ACO0482
Type: Deflecting apparatus
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: ca.1910
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 330 mm x 100 mm x 70 mm
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