Sextant for Physics Lab

Sextant is designed to measure and determine the dimensions of inaccessible objects and is also suitable for marine navigation applications. It can be used to determine the height of a mountain or building, the diameter of the Sun, and the distance between observation points by measuring the angle subtended by two different objects at the point of observation.

The Sextant is designed for accurate angle measurement and reliable performance. It features a brass construction with a stainless steel arc scale. The optics and mirrors are carefully selected to provide clear visibility and measurement accuracy. The instrument is fully operational and designed to measure true angles down to 12 seconds.

Physics Lab Experiments Setup from Atico Exports.

Index Arm :

• Carries a Full Silver Mirror
• Moves on the Stainless Steel Scale

Fine Motion Adjustment :

• Micrometer Head Provided Under the Index Arm
• Rack and Worm Mechanism for Fine Adjustment

Micrometer Head :

• 60 Divisions
• One Complete Rotation Moves the Index Arm Through 1 Minute

Vernier :

• Provided Against the Micrometer
• Vernier Constant: 12 Seconds

Half-Silvered Mirror :

• Mounted in Front of the Telescope Holder
• Adjustable Using a Knurled Screw in the Vertical Plane

Full Mirror :

• Mounted on the Index Arm
• Spring-Loaded Screw Adjustment in the Horizontal Plane

Adjustment Mechanism :

• Horizontal and Vertical Slow-Motion Adjustments
• Suitable for Zero Adjustment and Initial Reading Settings