Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2006.23.01
- Made by: Kern & Co.
- Model: DKM 1
- Serial Number: 58762
- Date Made: The serial number indicates it was manufactured during the period 1956 to 1957.
- Approximate size: 13 cm (h)
- Accessories: Metal canister conaining accessories (see commentary)
- Condition: Fair
Commentary:
This miniature micrometric theodolite was used for triangulation and for general use. Because of its small size and light weight, it could be easily carried up mountains so it was often referred to as a mountain theodolite. It reads to ten seconds.
The theodolite omes with a tripod ALSA 2006.23.02. The tripod has wooden legs, a metal cap at the top of the tripod that protecting the mechanism.
In the base of the metal carrying canister is a sun filter, a storage compartment holding a small wrench and adjusting pin, a cylinder with a holding spring for an extra eyepiece (missing eyepiece) and one small bag of silica gel.
Source of Object: Unknown, it was part of he original Alberta Land Surveyors’ collection.
Notes: The Society has only this DKM 1 one in its collection.
References: Visit article Kern – 170 Years of History for additional information.
Description by: Entered by Ed Titanich on December 2, 2024. Gord Olsson on March 12, 2026.