The Russian Soviet-era naval ship's navigation star globe, dating back to circa 1972, represents a remarkable piece of celestial navigation technology from the Cold War era. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this lacquered celestial globe features a brass meridian and horizon scale, housed within a fitted birch case. Produced in the USSR around 1954, this celestial globe serves as a comprehensive tool for sailors, displaying stars, constellations, and essential astronomical lines crucial for navigation. Encased in its original birch box, the globe is equipped with a brass compass, an aluminum meridian circle adorned with steel pins, and a horizon circle for latitude adjustments. Vertical quadrants incorporated into the design facilitate altitude measurements, doubling as azimuth index marks. Cursors enhance the tracking of altitude, ensuring accurate navigation in the open seas. With dimensions of H: 10.25 inches and W: 10 inches, weighing approximately 10.25 pounds, this celestial globe embodies both functional utility and historical significance. It stands as a testament to the ingenuity and technological prowess of Soviet-era navigation equipment, offering a glimpse into the methods employed by sailors to traverse the world's oceans during a pivotal period in history.

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