Carrying case for astro-clinometer designed by Major Thompson
Carrying case for astro-clinometer designed by Major Thompson, constructed by Brown & Sharpe Co, Providence, Rhode Island, American, 1943-1954.
- Object Number:
- 1954-426/1
- type:
- clinometer
Astro-clinometer with adjustable tube and glass plate
- Made:
- 1943-1954 in Rhode Island
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Astro-clinometer. Unknown maker: side 3/4 view: black background
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Astro-clinometer. Unknown maker: top 3/4 view: black background
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Astro-clinometer with adjustable tube and glass plate, used for astro-navigation on land, designed by Major Thompson, constructed by Brown & Sharpe Co, Providence, Rhode Island, American, 1943-1954, with tripod and carrying case(see note)
Details
- Category:
- Navigation
- Object Number:
- 1954-426
- Materials:
- glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), stainless steel and electrical components
- Measurements:
-
overall: 125 mm x 180 mm x 158 mm, 2.85kg
- type:
- clinometer
- credit:
- War Office (Directorate of Military Survey)
Parts
Tripod for astro-clinometer designed by Major Thompson
Tripod for astro-clinometer designed by Major Thompson, constructed by Brown & Sharpe Co, Providence, Rhode Island, American, 1943-1954.
- Object Number:
- 1954-426/2
- type:
- clinometer
