Octangonal Cross Staff

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We bring forth an impeccable array of Wooden Leveling Staff to eminent customers. Products that we come up are ideally used to cater to the various needs and preferences of customers of various construction industry along with others. Therefore, this range is quality tested as per industry laid parameterst.

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The Cross-Staff was used at sea from the beginning of the 16th century until the first half of the 18th century. It was used to measure the sun's altitude, especially at the meridian passage. With the knowledge of the sun's declination, the mariner could then obtain his latitude. The staff is original, with the inscription. The cross pieces are replicas. Different cross pieces were used depending on the altitude. A different scale is on each side of the staff.

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Clinometer Handle Compass is a reproduction of an antique Clinometer compass. The Handle Compass gets its name from its "handle" shaped sight, which actually serves two purposes With the compass level, an object can be viewed through the peep sights to determine its magnetic heading. The second and most interesting purpose is when tilting the compass on its side and viewing an object through the sights, its angle of elevation or declination can be found. A weighted pendulous arm beneath the compass needle can be read from one of three scales : Angle in degrees beneath the zenith (from straight up), angle in degrees of elevation or declination, and in inches per yard of slope. The compass has a needle lift mechanism to protect the compass jewel and the pendulous arm when being transported.

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We offer Brunton Compass (Geological Compass) which is available in a leather or wooden case. This compass differs from modern compasses, as it utilizes magnetic induction damping rather than fluid to dampen needle oscillation. It is widely used by geologists and surveyors to make accurate degree and angle.