Quadrant, 1756.

Made:
1756 in London
maker:
John Rowley
Quadrant, 1756. Quadrant, 1756.

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Quadrant, 1756.This quadrant was produced as a paper plate for a book which could be removed and pasted on to a board. It was designed in 1700 by John Rowley, but was out of date in 1756 when it was published, since it is based on the old Julian calendar. A star was viewed through the sights, and a plumb bob gave its altitude. The positions of principal stars and other astronomical and mathematical data are also provided.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1481
Materials:
mahogany, paper, brass and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 295 mm x 295 mm x 125 mm,
upright: 300 mm x 420 mm x 120 mm, 0.62 kg
type:
quadrants
credit:
King's College, London