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Re: Infrared sextant
From: Philip Lange
Date: 2014 Aug 24, 15:50 -0400
From: Philip Lange
Date: 2014 Aug 24, 15:50 -0400
THERE WAS ALSO AN
ELECTRONICS BOX THAT COMPLETED
THE SET THAT IS NOT PRESENT.
I wonder what function the electronics box had.
On 08/24/2014 10:41 AM, Noell Wilson wrote:
I wonder what function the electronics box had.
On 08/24/2014 10:41 AM, Noell Wilson wrote:
Interesting old sextant on eBay:
HISTORIC MACNEIL ALL WEATHER SEXTANT Ca1932 - CASED EXCELLENT CONDITION Built by Hughes, it apparently concentrated infrared energy and allowed sun shots on overcast days.
Regards
Noell
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