Theodolite is precise tool

Theodolite Is with CCD camera for safe measurement of laser-beam pointing.
The present state of the art requires this to be a custom addition because theodolites are manufactured without CCD cameras as standard or even optional equipment.
A theodolite is an alignment telescope equipped with mechanisms to measure the azimuth and elevation angles to the sub-arc- second level.
Just as it is necessary to use filters to protect the eye when looking directly through the theodolite, it is necessary to use filters to protect the CCD camera and the its internal optics against damage by the laser beam.
Most of theodolites are polished to a bright high-luster finish, and some compass is available in an antique brass patterns.
Theodolites are still used today for ultra high precision optical alignment and measurement.
A dumpy theodolite has brass magnetic compass on brass round division plate with brass adjustable screws.

The theodolite is the most general and precise tool for parallax rangefinding.
Yank out the pole, place and level the theodolite over it, and use the its optical plummet or, in its absence, a dangling weight, to center on the hole.
The theodolite comes with a beautiful hardwood case and a teak and brass surveying tripod