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This is the first version of the "New" style Constellation. It incorporated the dome, oring and dial from the Old Style 5" Constellation but it used a new bakelite bowl, and hemisherical diaphram. It was manufactured like this from approximately 1980 until 1986. Around 1986 the dome and oring were modified. hybrid5 5" Compass Oil PackOne Quart and One pint of Ritchie Compass Oil. Enough Oil to fill the 5" Globemaster or the Danforth 5" Constellation 5G-0000$51.00 5" Dial Assembly, Old StyleThis will not fit the newest version of the 5" Constellation, some changes would have to be made to the pan assembly 1-A9882$345.00Graduations: 5 Degree2 Degree with Points A9963 Pivot w/ retainer "A"Used in Old Style 5",6",7",8" Constellations 2-A12315$110.00 5" Old Style Card ( 5 degree) 3-A9887$65.00 2 degree 5" Old Style dial A9965$54.00 Jewel W/PostThe original style jewel post is a straight post only and is inserted into a threaded bushing, that style is no longer available. It was replaced with this version that is a one piece jewel post with bushing. 4-A12782$120.00 5" Magnet and Frame assembly 5-A12685 Retainer-B 6-A9515$12.00 Brass Washer 7-A9520 8-Forward bent yellow lubbers line A13190$2.00 Lubbers Line, straight white A12316$1.25 Lubbers Line Pan Assembly A9878$70.00 5" Gimbal Ring with Pins 12-A9867$65.00 Brass nut 13-A9521$0.95 Pan and Ring Assembly, Balanced (without dial) 14-A14470$156.00 Top Bezel RingThere are several different sizes of top rings used on the 5" Constellations, please contact us with your needs 23 5" Old Style Constellation DomeThe diameter of the dome measures 5-3/16" at the base. The dome sits on the top lip of the bowl and the oring goes around the outside of the dome. 24-A9785$75.00 5" dial assembly, New StyleThis is the newest dial configuration. 26-A14471A$245.00Graduations: 5 degree Adapter Weight 27-A14443 Star Washer 28-A14520 Brass Nut 29-160-4 Filler Plug gasketThis filler plug gasket is used on 6 of the Constellation compasses. 4"(Key#29), 5" old style(Key#27), 5" New Style(Key#30), 6"(Key#27), 7"(Key#27), and the 8" Constellation A9504$4.40 New Style Filler Plug Screw (Stainless) 31-A13213$3.00 Hybrid "smooth " bowl 32-A14358 Hybrid 5" Oring 33-A12372HB$18.00 5" New Style Diaphram, Expansion 34-A13037$79.00 Expansion Retaining Ring 35-A13038$45.00 Tie down Screw4-40 X 1-7/16" flat head A12674$1.25 5" Danforth Low Level LightsIntroduced in the late 1970's, the low level light made it easier for the helmsman to see the forward lubbers line, especially if the compass was mounted much lower than the helmsmans line of sight. The old style lght was manufactured until 1990. Revision A was Manufactured until 2010, the New Style Light kit was introduced in 2015 Click on the diagram to identify parts that you need. The key number is the first number in the order number. 5danlight