Description
Cassens & Plath Professional Free View Illuminated is a modern 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 precision instruments for maritime navigation. The Professional series is known for its robust construction and high measurement accuracy, and is used by long-distance sailors, navigation schools and professional navigators alike.
The Sextant is BSH type-approved by the German maritime authorities, documenting the instrument’s precision and quality in maritime use. This certification makes the model suitable for both teaching navigation and practical use at sea, where accurate observations of celestial bodies are essential.
Professional Free View is equipped with a free-view mirror that provides an open and clear field of view during observation. This optical solution makes it easier to follow the celestial body while observing the horizon, which many navigators prefer when using a sextant at sea.
The sextant comes with a 4×40 telescope that provides clear and stable 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 classic celestial navigation.
The integrated lighting makes it easier to read the scale during night navigation or in low light. This makes the instrument particularly useful when observing navigation stars, where the navigator often works in dark conditions on deck.
Cassens & Plath Professional Free View Illuminated is delivered in a protective case and with documentation of the instrument’s quality and precision. The result is a robust and reliable navigation instrument that combines traditional maritime craftsmanship with modern precision optics.
