. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Science. A New Form of Compass-Clinometer. 263. XXIV. A New Form of Compass-Clinometer. BY ISRAEL C. RUSSELL. Read June 10th. 1878. In the accompanying figure, a vertical projection and sec- tion are given of a combination of clinometer and compass, recently constructed by Mr. "William Gruno (the well-known instrument-maker at Columbia College, N". Y. City), after a drawing made by the writer. This instrument is watch-shaped in outline, with a base on which to place it, for the purpose of determining the inclination of surface. The sides


. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Science. A New Form of Compass-Clinometer. 263. XXIV. A New Form of Compass-Clinometer. BY ISRAEL C. RUSSELL. Read June 10th. 1878. In the accompanying figure, a vertical projection and sec- tion are given of a combination of clinometer and compass, recently constructed by Mr. "William Gruno (the well-known instrument-maker at Columbia College, N". Y. City), after a drawing made by the writer. This instrument is watch-shaped in outline, with a base on which to place it, for the purpose of determining the inclination of surface. The sides are of glass, which enables the observer to look through the instrument in order to measure angles at a distance. The outer rim and base are of brass, cast in one piece, and accurately finished. One of the glass sides is securely fastened in its place, and, through. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York Academy of Sciences. New York, New York Academy of Sciences


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