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“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

- George Bernard Shaw

Brass Sextant and Compass with Wooden Box Size- L

Brass Sextant and Compass with Wooden Box Size- L

£124.95

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.
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