Diagram Showing a Nocturnal in Use, Science Museum, 1937

Made:
1937 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum
Diagram showing a nocturnal in use, South Kensington, London

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Diagram showing a nocturnal in use, South Kensington, London
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Diagram showing a nocturnal in use, South Kensington, London, England, 1937. These instruments were used to find the time at night using the 'pointers' of the Great Bear or the Little Bear.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1937-42
Materials:
plywood, pine (wood) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 280 mm x 35 mm,
type:
diagram and nocturnal
credit:
Science Museum Draughtsman