Description
The Cassens & Plath Bobby Schenk is a classic marine sextant designed for precise astronomical navigation at sea. The instrument is manufactured in Bremerhaven, Germany, by Cassens & Plath, a manufacturer with a long tradition in navigation instruments for professional maritime use. The model is named after the famous German long-distance sailor Bobby Schenk, who for decades has worked to spread the knowledge of celestial navigation to sailors around the world.
The sextant is constructed with a precision metal frame and high-quality optics. The robust construction makes the instrument well-suited for use on board sailboats and on longer ocean voyages where reliable navigation is essential. The clear scale and micrometer reading provide accurate measurements of the height of celestial bodies above the horizon.
The Bobby Schenk sextant comes with a 4×40 telescope that provides good observation of the sun, moon and navigation stars. The optical solution makes it easier to make accurate observations during practical navigation, whether it’s solar observations during the day or star observations during night navigation.
The instrument is equipped with a full-view mirror that provides a clear and stable image during observation. This makes the sextant easy to use even for navigators learning astronomical navigation for the first time, while providing the precision needed for serious use at sea.
Cassens & Plath Bobby Schenk comes in a protective case and can be delivered with personalized engraving. The result is a classic navigation instrument that combines traditional craftsmanship, modern optics and high precision.
