English horary quadrant, 1656

Made:
1656 in London
maker:
Henry Sutton
Brass Gunter quadrant (5-inch radius)

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Brass Gunter quadrant (5-inch radius)
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Brass Gunter quadrant (5-inch radius), dated 1656 by Henry Sutton, London with almanac, degree and trigonometric scales and volvelle (planispheric nocturnal) on reverse side.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1889-49
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
overall: 5 x 128 x 128 mm
type:
horary quadrant - gunter and nocturnal
credit:
Taylor, C.P.