An instrument for obtaining the correction of lunar distances from the Sun
- maker:
- Julius Sax
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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:
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overall: 5 mm x 310 mm x 180 mm,
- type:
- navigational instruments and calculators
- credit:
- Captain J. Bulkeley (RN)
