Universal quadrant for trigonometrical calculations

Universal quadrant for trigonometrical calculations

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Universal quadrant for trigonometrical calculations
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Universal quadrant for trigonometrical calculations, by Abraham Sharp, with M.S. description by J. Priestley (RAS No. 11). Bequest to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1845 from Mr Shearman.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1931-348
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
Overall: 202 mm x 202 mm x 10 mm, 0.58 kg
type:
quadrants (mathematical)
credit:
Royal Astronomical Society