Horary quadrant by Henry Sutton
1658
English horary quadrant and leather case
- maker:
- Henry Sutton
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Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
English paper-on-brass horary quadrant and leather case, by Henry Sutton, London, 1658. Sutton type with lead plumb bob, almanac, degree and trigonometric scales (4 1/2-inch radius).
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1889-50
- type:
- horary quadrant - sutton and case - container
- credit:
- Taylor, C.P.
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