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Davis 026 Mark 15 Sextant
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Davis 026 Mark 15 Sextant

449.95$

Davis 026 Mark 15 Sextant

This model has many great features including seven large sunshades, a 3 mm x 27 mm star scope, and easy-to-read micrometer drum vernier scale that reads to 2/10 of a minute.

The Davis 026 Mark 15 Sextant has a 7″ (18 cm) frame radius graduated from 120 degrees to -5 degrees and comes with a traditional half-silvered mirror.

Comes with instruction booklet.
Features:
  • Large, easily adjusted mirrors using new instrument-quality glass and a special baked on salt-spray resistant backing. Both mirrors have protective housings. Horizon mirror is half-silvered. No adjustment wrenches required.
  • Molded of high-impact, weather-resistant plastic.
  • Professional specifications:
    • 7″ (178mm) frame radius. Graduation 120 degrees to -5 degrees.
    • Rectangular index mirror, 1.98″ x 1.49″.
    • 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, 3-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 x 27mm 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-resistant carrying case with compartments for extra batteries and mirror kits.
    • Half-Silvered Horizon Mirror with Viewing field: 1.64 x 1.14″ (42 x 29 mm).
    • Weight 14.5oz. plus 1.5lb carrying case.

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