Sextant, Bubble, Mk IX-A

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Contains averaging drum, Serial number 347/42; brown phenolic case, Serial number 14034/42 with leather strap and accessories.
Inventory Number
A19890055000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Materials
Phenolic ResinWoodSuedeLeatherNatural Fiber Felt?PaperAdhesive
Plastic
Natural Fabric
Aluminum
Ink
Rubber
Glass
Steel
Paint
Dimensions
3-D (Sextant): 19.7 x 16.2 x 19.1cm (7 3/4 x 6 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
3-D (Case): 24.1 x 18.4 x 27.3cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 10 3/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19890055000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv943a0589b-f138-4171-9bae-54a421713cc1
There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
View manifest View in Mirador Viewer