J. Scott London Brass Ship History Sextant with Hardwood Box. Vintage Solid Antique Brass Nautical Functional Maritime Sextant | Nautical Navy Decor Gifts.

rocky1933 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 19:07:24 +0000

That is reproduction replica Item, working but not Major working, Brass Ship Sextant – J SCOTT LONDON -1753- A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to resolve the angle between a celestial object and the horizon which is referred to as the altitude. Making this measurement is referred to as sighting the object, shooting the object, or taking a sight. The angle, and the time when it was once measured, can be utilized 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. Its all parts are moving, can be utilized for basic statement or suitable for collectors and could be a gift for anyone. Size:- 12.5cm – L x 11cm – W x 6cm – H (Sextant) Weight – 450 gms. 14.5cm – L x 14.5cm – W x 8.2cm – H (Wooden Box) Weight – 550 gms. Total Weight – 1 kg.
Size:- 12.5cm – L x 11cm – W x 6cm – H (Sextant) Weight – 450 gms.
Size:- 14.5cm – L x 14.5cm – W x 8.2cm – H (Wooden Box) Weight – 550 gms.
Brass Sextant is the most efficient gift for your friends and family. Portable design, convenient to carry.
with one extra tube.
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J. Scott London Brass Ship History Sextant with Hardwood Box. Vintage Solid Antique Brass Nautical Functional Maritime Sextant | Nautical Navy Decor Gifts.