Camera Sextant, Bubble, Pierce, Mark II

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Eastman Kodak Company

Physical Description

Ilex Universal lens(inside). Fitted case.

Summary

A sextant camera from the U.S. Naval Observatory used in the development of aerial navigation skills. It has an Ilex universal lens.

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Navy

Inventory Number

A19630083000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

INSTRUMENTS-Navigational

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5cm (12 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9805f29ab-7a33-4170-a6ca-72d22db7aeb5

Record ID

nasm_A19630083000