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Solid Brass Full Size
Working Sextant - 9.5"
This is a "real"
working sextant or very close to
'real' thing. Finely hand machined solid brass
sextant in mahogany cabinet. Has all the working parts and
mirrors
However, it has NOT been calibrated as far as we know and
thus we DO NOT recommend buying this to be used as a
reliable instrument for navigation.
Can be used to
take some good
global measurements and as an excellent teaching tool.
Specs:
Measuring range:
0 - 120 degrees
Accuracy: +/- 15
seconds
Shades: 3 for
index mirror, 3 for horizon mirror. Weight: 5 lbs 2
oz.
Cabinet: Solid
Mahogany with Brass Trim.
The sextant was
invented in stages over a number of years by several people.
Sir
Isaac Newton
(1643-1727),
John Hadley
(1682-1744), and
Thomas Godfrey
(1704-1749).
Measures 9.5"
wide
Weighs: 5 lbs
Item: BR4849A
Out of stock
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