Want that bit of insurance in case the power fails, well this is the answer, used by many a mariner for navigation around the world. Large, easily adjusted mirrors using new instrument-quality glass and a special baked on salt-spray resistant backing.
Key Features
- Both mirrors have protective housings.
- Horizon mirror is half-silvered. No adjustment wrenches required.
- Moulded of high-impact, weather-resist
- 7" (18 cm) frame radius. Graduation 120° to −5°
- Index mirror rectangular, 1.98" × 1.49" (50 × 38 mm).
- Precision machined slow travel gear and worm mechanism.
- Highly visible, easy-to-read micrometer drum and vernier allowing readings to 2/10 minute of arc.
- Fully ribbed, three-circle sextant body for platform strength and stability.
- Large, contoured handle designed for sure, steady grip and angled back for added control.
- Seven large sunshades allow complete, independent adjustment of shading density for horizon and index mirrors.
- 3 × 27 mm star telescope with anti-reflective coated glass lenses, plus separate hooded sight tube for glare-free sun shots.
- Neck lanyard frees hand and protects sextant.
- Tough, fully padded, shock-resisting carrying case with compartments for extra batteries and mirror kits.