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Jacob Kern founded the "mechanische Werkstatte Jacob Kern" in Aarau, Switzerland, in 1819. The first items were drawing instruments but soon became known for his geodetic and astronomical instruments. The firm merged in 1988 with Wild Leitz group.

Instruments from this maker: 
Theodolite Kern
 Astronomical theodolite

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