Diagram Showing a Nocturnal in Use, Science Museum, 1937
- Made:
- 1937 in South Kensington
- maker:
- Science Museum
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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,
- credit:
- Science Museum Draughtsman
