Zeměměřické a astronomické přístroje používané na území ČR od 16. do konce 20. století

levelling instrument – Spitra

The manufacturer's name on the device
  • O. SPITRA PRAGUE

Interesting construction features

Information about the use of device

Information about the device condition

  • VÚGTK: S0003
  • Owner: Národní technické muzeum
  • Manufacturer: Spitra
  • Made: 01.01.1880
  • Length: 76 mm
  • Width: 127 mm
  • Height: 106 mm
  • Weight: 640 g
  • S/N: 

  • telescope type: non-removable
  • tripod connection: pin with 4 horizontal screws
  • type of clamp: none
  • compensator: no
  • unite: ° ' "
  • elevation screw: yes
  • view in the telescope: inverted
  • variable telescope length: yes
  • telescope length with retracted eyepiece: 158 mm
  • telescope length with extended eyepiece: 170 mm
  • telescope diameter: 25 mm
  • minimum telescope focusing distance: 3600 mm
  • telescope magnification: 8
  • horizontal circle: yes
  • horizontal circle diameter: 77 mm
  • main reading scale of the horizontal circle: vernier
  • number of reading scales of the horizontal circle: 1
  • the smallest segment of the horizontal circle: 10'
  • segment of the vertical circle: no
  • cross level: no
  • leveling vial: yes
  • length of leveling vial: 97 mm
  • bubble length of the leveling vial: 21 mm
  • sensitivity of the striding level or leveling vial: 80 "
  • designed for work: low precise work