Brass SUNDIAL compass with sundial and wooden box

Brass SUNDIAL compass with sundial and wooden box

Classic brass compass with integrated sundial, presented in a wooden box. It combines two functions in a single instrument: orientation with a compass and reading the time using the sun.

Features

• Durable brass body.
• Integrated sundial with liftable dial and indicator.
• Adjustment screws to precisely level the instrument.
• Lever to lock the compass needle.
• Side scale to adjust the angle of inclination.

Technical data

• Material: brass.
• Functions: compass and sundial.
• Box dimensions: 10 x 10 x 5.5 cm.
• Compass dimensions: diameter 7.5 cm; height 3 cm.
• Approximate weight: 250 g.

Usage

• Place the compass on a flat surface and level it using the screws.
• Rotate the instrument until the needle points north.
• Lift the sundial dial and adjust the indicator according to the latitude.
• Read the time by observing the shadow of the indicator on the dial.

Ideal for

• Outdoor enthusiasts.
• Hikers.
• People interested in traditional navigation instruments.

It is advisable to keep it away from moisture and magnetic fields to avoid affecting its precision.