Lunar longitude calculator

Made:
1880-1885 in Paris
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Lunar Longitude calculator for determining true angular
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Cropped detail view for gallery use of Lunar Longitude
Science Museum Group Collection
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Lunar Longitude calculator for determining true angular
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lunar Longitude calculator for determining true angular
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lunar Longitude calculator for determining true angular
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Lunar Longitude calculator for determining true angular separation between two celestial bodies [usually star & Moon]. Invented by M. Hue, professor D'Hydrographie and made by J.Salleron, Paris, 1880-1885.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1999-851
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paper (fibre product) and complete
Measurements:
depth: 450mm
height: 30mm
width: 440mm
overall (laid flat): 35 mm x 430 mm x 450 mm, 2.822 kg
type:
astronomical calculator
credit:
Purchased