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Freiberger Skalen (scale) sextant
From: Bill Morris
Date: 2009 Mar 22, 03:11 -0700
From: Bill Morris
Date: 2009 Mar 22, 03:11 -0700
I have recently been fortunate in acquiring an example of the rare and unusual Skalen sextant that incorporates an totally enclosed glass scale, read by a low-powered microscope. I attach a general view of the instrument. Members interested in its internal anatomy will find an account and more pictures in my blog at www.sextantbook.com. It represents a very interesting dead end in sextant development. Bill Morris Pukenui New Zealand --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---