Brass sextant in leather box NC 1514B

Brass sextant in leather box NC 1514B A sextant is a navigational tool that is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. In celestial navigation, it is used to measure the height of celestial bodies above the horizon, while in terrestrial navigation, it is used to measure vertical and horizontal angles between objects visible on Earth. The sextant is a device used mainly in sailing - sailors still learn how to use it so that in the case of a GPS system failure, they can determine the position of the ship based on observations and measurements of celestial bodies. A sextant is a great gift idea for a sailor, astronomer or a fan of technical monuments. It will be a beautiful decoration of a study, office or cabin. The NC 1514B sextant is a replica of a 1917 instrument by Kelvin & Hughes of London. Brass sextant in box NC 1514B specification: • Dimensions: 13x12x6 cm• Material: brass, glass• Finish: antique• Gift packaging: leather box• Box dimensions: 14.50 x 14.50 x 7.25 cm