Rude Star Finder (British)

Catalogue number:
PH*315973

Inscriptions:
"STAR IDENTIFIER, Adapted from the ‘Rude Star Finder and Identifier’ originated by Captain G. T. Rude, U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey . . . Hydrographic Department, Admiralty, London. Sept. 1941 (H.S. 4026 /40)"

Dimensions:
diameter 8 inches

Discussion:
This consists of a two-sided cardboard planisphere of the northern and southern skies, seven clear plastic altitude-azimuth templates for use at different latitudes up to 70^o north and south, and a cardboard envelope. Gilbert Rude donated it to the Smithsonian in 1958.

Ref: G. T. Rude, "Star Finder and Identifier," U.S. patent #1,401,446.

Further Information:

Rude
Star Finder