Sun Compass, Bumstead, Admiral Richard Byrd, 2nd Antarctic Flight
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Date
1933
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Manufacturer
Pioneer Instrument Co. Physical Description
Cylindrical shaped panel mounted instrument, with white luminous figures on black face. 4 in. dia. black metal compass with white numerals, glass dome & level
Dimensions
3-D: 15.9 x 16.5 x 12.1cm, 0.9kg (6 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in., 1 7/8lb.) Materials
Metal and glass Inventory Number
A19360040000
Credit Line
Gift of Albert H. Bumstead
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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