ANTIQUE U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships E. T. S. Sextant 1943 Power Squadrons Star Finder & USPS LHA Aries Computer Start Price USD 600.00 Current Price USD 600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location New York See more about 'ANTIQUE U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships E. T. S. Sextant 1943' Description alwaysatagsale Store ANTIQUE U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships E. T. S. Sextant 1943 Up For Auction    We are pleased to offer for sale A MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE FROM 1943 U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships E. T. S. Sextant AND United States Power Squadrons Star Finder 1961 AND United States Power Squadrons USPS LHA Aries Computer   Since 1845 American Naval Cadets have been taught navigation by the stars. Historical navigation instruments illustrate the various ways that people have determined the location, direction, and speed of their ships at sea and in the air.Perhaps you are a Naval Officer or a member of a Power Squadron or the Coast Guard.... or maybe you know someone who would appreciate owning an antique historical Naval Navigation Instrument.... 1. U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF SHIPS E.T .S. SEXTANT  Sextant from 1944 is on exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Behring Center. This sextant was used during WWII. It appears to be in excellent condition; no scratches, no dents, no missing parts, all identifying information is clear and easy to read.  It is stored in its original wood carrying case 11" x 11 1/2 " x 5 1/2"  with original hardware in very good condition commensurate with its age.  Included in the carrying case with Sextant are also 2 special screw drivers, a telescope and assorted add'l mirrors. Inscribed on a brass plate on the exterior of the case reads: "BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION ECLIPSE-PIONEER DIVISION TETERBORO, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. TYPE NO. 3052-1-A" and "U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF SHIPS E.T.S. SEXTANT MARK 2 MOD. 0 N 30190, 1943".   The original owner's name (a Medical Doctor in the U.S. Navy) and the Certifying Officer's name are both indicated on a Collimation  Certificate adhered inside the case.   2. United States Power Squadrons Star Finder 1961 It comes with  circular plastic navigation disks and instructions on how to find celestial bodies.  This Star Finder and identifier is designed to portray graphically the approximate altitude and azimuth of the 57 numbered stars listed in the air and the nautical almanacs.  It was made by Similux in 1961. Diameter: 8 1/2 " 3. United States Power Squadrons USPS LHA Aries Computer 1973 It is dated 1973 and is used to enhance arithmetic computation of star locations. Diameter: 6 1/2"   Serious bidders only, please. Any flaws or defects are listed to the best of our ability.  Bidders with a feedback score of “1” OR "0", please contact us before bidding.  This item is being sold in “as is” condition and all sales are FINAL, so please ask all questions prior to bidding. PLEASE BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE PHOTOS AND   PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING   PAYMENT Payment is required within 24 hours of auction end and all buyers must use PayPal only.   SHIPPING SHIPPING AND HANDLING WILL BE $20.00.  Your purchase will be carefully packed to insure its safe arrival. It will be shipped within 3 days of payments receipt.   We will provide shipping insurance option with invoice based on final sale. Please email for cost to ship outside the USA prior to bidding.  Place a Bid!