Star Finder and Identifier

Star Finder and Identifier

Star Finder and Identifier
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Royal Air Force 1939-1945 issue Star Identifier AN1 navigation aid.

Object includes black vinyl case, instruction sheet, base chart and seven clear overlay charts. Published by the Hydrographic Office, Washington DC.

Used in conjunction with an almanac to identify the stars and plot the position of planets.

Details

Category:
Aeronautics
Object Number:
Y2001.367
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), paper (fibre product) and acetate
Measurements:
case: 245 mm,
type:
navigational instrument