Summary
8 inch theodolite, for measuring horizontal angles only. Made by T. Kern, Aarau, Switzerland. Used at Melbourne Observatory.
Physical Description
Horizontal angles only. Graduated to 10 minutes of arc, with verniers.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 1945
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User
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Circle marked 'T. Kern a Aarau Suisse'.
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Classification
Surveying & navigation, Optical - surveying, Angular measurement
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
350 mm (Length), 335 mm (Width), 430 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: Max. dimensions as per conservation requirements.
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