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Theodolite

2019/042

Carl Zeiss “Theo 101” theodolite and tacheometer

c.1979

SKU: 2019/042 Categories: , ,

Description

Carl Zeiss “Theo 101” theodolite and tacheometer. Used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in land surveying and for setting out works.

See also a compatible plane table https://ice-museum-scotland.hw.ac.uk/product/2019-035/.

Information from Zeiss Archive [translated from German]

The second theodolite Theo 010 with mirror lens telescope with large aperture and centric eyepiece, with practically complete elimination of the secondary spectrum, can be used for triangulations up to and including the second order, but also for precision polygoning above and below ground, as well as for astronomical follow-up measurements.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2019/042
Item Type

Short Description

Carl Zeiss "Theo 101" theodolite and tacheometer
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1979
Sub-items

Wooden box with leather straps containing detachable ray shade, plumb liner and brush
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

206702
Marks

Theodolite and box: "T 21" in orange Dymo tape and "879" written in indelible ink.
Dimensions (mm)

280 (H) and 185 (W). Weight: 5.36 kg
Donor

Date Donated

August 2019
Materials

Metal and glass
Condition

Good
Display Location

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