Brass Ship Sextant - Brass Marine Sextant - London For Sale

Brass Ship Sextant - Kelvin & Hughes London 1917 Antique Reproduction

Asextantis aninstrumentused to measure the angle between any two visible objects.

Its primary use is to determine the angle between acelestial objectand thehorizonwhich is known as thealtitude.

Making this measurement is known assightingthe object,shootingthe object, ortaking a sight. The angle, and the time when it was measured, can be used to calculate aposition lineon a nautical or aeronauticalchart.

A common use of the sextant is to sight thesunat noon to find one'slatitude.

This Is Antique Reproduction Solid brass Sextant, Its all parts are moving and working, can be used for basic observation or suitable for collectors and can be a gift for someone.

Size: 14cm x 12cm x 4cm