Compass Sundial Brass-stand
Compass Sundial Brass-stand
Sundial compass is a combination of these two instruments, consisting of a portable sundial which is attached over a compass via a hinge. ...
The protractor is used to set the sundial to the correct latitude angle, while the compass is used to find true north based on the area's magnetic north declination.
Compass Sundial Triangle, has adjustable legs and level along with some traditional brass carvings. all housed in a wooden display box with brass detailing.
Adjustable lid
Item is antiquated not an antique
Basic instruction manual included
Measurements:
Compass Diameter- 6.5cm
Box: W9xD9xH4
Delivery note:
- The company is now operating from Poland (Brexit) so UK customers should expect longer transit time, and less transit time to our EU customers. Rest of the world shipping time is the same
- Orders will be sent out normally within 1-3 business days,. We are not responsible for any delays made by courier company or any additional custom charges.
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Brass Sextant with Compass - J SCOTT LONDON -1753 with Hardwood Box
A sextant is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible objects.
The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.
Making this measurement is known as sighting the object, shooting the object, or taking a sight.
The angle, and the time when it was measured, can be used to calculate a position line on a nautical or aeronautical chart.
A common use of the sextant is to sight the sun at noon to find one's latitude.
This is a replica of Original Sextant, all parts are moving, can be used for basic observation or suitable for collectors
Item is antiquated not an antique
Sextant measurements: 13cm(L) x 12cm (W) x 7cm( H)
Weight : 475 gr
Size of Box : 15cm (L) x 14cm( W) x 8cm (H)
Gross weight: 970
Fun Fact: Jim Lovell demonstrated on Apollo 8 that sextant navigation could return a space vehicle home. A tool that has helped guide sailors across oceans for centuries is now being tested aboard the International Space Station as a potential emergency navigation tool for guiding future spacecraft across the cosmos
Delivery note:
- The company is now operating from Poland (Brexit) so UK customers should expect longer transit time, and less transit time to our EU customers. Rest of the world shipping time is the same
- Orders will be sent out normally within 1-3 business days,. We are not responsible for any delays made by courier company or any additional custom charges.
- Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this item.
Thank you :-)