@rachel

So that is the story of how I happened to acquire a modern #sextant for only $12.

When I came home and could browse the Internet (this was long before I had data access on my phone), I discovered that yes, it was missing a tube or scope at the eyepiece section, but was otherwise complete.

I have been either busy or ill since acquiring it but do fully intend and expect to play around with it one of these days.

But I still laugh at myself for my brain being so misled by the sextant's material (dark plastic) and my general unfamiliarity with the devices (on the #landlocked #prairies ).

Clearly the charity store didn't recognise it either, or I'm sure it wouldn't have been casually tossed among miscellanea for $5, but behind glass at a rather higher price. 😂

Best of luck to you on your quest to borrow a sextant! 🙂❤️

8/fin

[#Cont...]

MuttHound: A naval Captain, I might add, stationed in Salzburg | #LandLocked #WhereMyArmadaAt…? #FunSwipe

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#GrooveArmada: But I Feel Good

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@chellenator

Tell me about the h which is getting no love?

I am an academic #editor, but voracious reader of #specfic #sff and give gratitude to those who edit it! Also a former #librarian, and probably a former camper (now that I have left #mountain and #Tahoe for #landlocked #CentralIllinois)