Description
Cassens & Plath CP Sailing Split View is a robust marine sextant designed for astronomical navigation at sea. The instrument is manufactured in Bremerhaven, Germany, by Cassens & Plath, a manufacturer with a long tradition in precision instruments for maritime navigation. The CP Sailing series is designed for sailors who want a solid and reliable navigation instrument for use on longer voyages.
The sextant is constructed with a lightweight and stable aluminum frame that makes the instrument convenient to use on board. The solid construction provides good precision while keeping the weight lower than many traditional brass sextants. This makes CP Sailing a good choice for sailors who want a robust instrument that is easy to handle on deck.
CP Sailing Split View is equipped with a traditional split-view mirror that makes it possible to compare the horizon and the celestial body directly in the same field of view. This classic optical solution provides highly precise alignment when observing the sun, moon and navigational stars, and is preferred by many navigators practicing classic celestial navigation.
The sextant comes with a 4×40 telescope that provides clear observation during navigation. The precision engraved scale and micrometer reading allow the altitude of the sun, moon or navigational stars to be measured with high accuracy. Together with nautical almanacs and sight reduction tables, the navigator can calculate his position through astronomical navigation.
The instrument is also equipped with integrated illumination, making it easier to read the scale during night navigation or in low light. This makes the sextant convenient when observing navigational stars in dark conditions at sea.
Cassens & Plath CP Sailing Split View comes in a protective wooden case. The result is a solid navigation instrument that combines classic navigation with a lighter construction adapted to modern sailing.
