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   VERTICAL CIRCLE ATTACHMENT  
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Maker

Hewlett-Packard, USA

Model

HP 11405A

Serial Number

none

Dimensions

140 mm x 75 mm x 130 mm

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Description

This is an attachment for Hewlett-Packatd distance meters HP 3805A and HP 3800B (see Cat. Nos. 0404 & 0405). It was used to measure the vertical angle of an EDM line of sight (for later readuction of the measured 'slope' distance to horizointal.

The circle is graduated from -45 degrees to + 45 degrees, with a least count of 20 minutes of arc. Reading on the vernier to 0.1 minute of arc.

 

History & comments

 

Conservation

In wooden carrying case (180 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm)

Condition

excellent

Remarks

See instruments 0404 and 0405.

Dates

Catalogued by J. M. Rüeger on 3 July 2001

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