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Azimuth Circle
A heavy brass circle, the back sight is mounted on the counter balance. It consists of an open arch and sliding plate with a slit in it. There are also two shades. the fore sight is an open arch with thread. There is a celestial reflector which has a mirror on the reverse. The prism is very large and has a black lubber line running through it.
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Object Details
| ID: | ACO0762 |
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| Type: | Azimuth Circle |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1930 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory |
| Measurements: | Overall: 85 mm; Diameter: 257 mm |
| Parts: | Azimuth Circle |