Astronomisches Rechengerat

Astronomisches Rechengerat

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Astronomisches Rechengerat
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Astronomisches Rechengerat, navigational slide rule for solving problems in spherical trigonometry

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1946-241
Materials:
plastic, glass, brass, wood & steel and complete
Measurements:
Estimate overall: 180 mm 180 mm,
type:
slide rule (trignometry) and slide rule (navigation)
credit:
British Admiralty (Tactical & Staff Duties Division)