An instrument for obtaining the correction of lunar distances from the Sun

Made:
1850-1858 in Holborn
maker:
Julius Sax
An instrument for obtaining the correction of lunar distances

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An instrument for obtaining the correction of lunar distances
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An instrument for obtaining the correction of lunar distances from the Sun, as observed by a sextant. Invented by the donor. With case.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1858-40
Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 310 mm x 180 mm,
type:
navigational instruments and calculators
credit:
Captain J. Bulkeley (RN)