Finding True North with the Solar Compass

 

This section is looking into the history of use and ownership of a particular solar compass found in the Canada Science and Technology Muesum, Ottawa, Ontario. Within its life history, this compass passed through the hands of Canadian surveyors Lindsay Russell, G.C. Rainboth, P.A. Carson, until it was collected by Mrs. Mary Grey, curator at the National Museum of Science and Technology. Who are these people? Where did they work? What kind of adventures did this compass experience? Click on the sidebar to find out Who Used Me! To best view all documents included in this exhibit.

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Credits

Emilija Pruden