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LicenseEnglish paper-on-brass horary quadrant, by Henry Sutton, London, 1658. Sutton type with lead plumb bob, almanac, degree
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English paper-on-brass horary quadrant, by Henry Sutton, London, 1658. Sutton type with lead plumb bob, almanac, degree
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Horary quadrant made by Henry Sutton, Threadneedle Street, London, 1658. Paper scale on brass with lead plumb bob
Horary quadrants are mathematical instruments that were used for time-telling. This quadrant has an almanac and scales for measuring degrees of altitude and making trignonometric calculations.
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1889-50/1
- Measurements:
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overall: 5 mm x 115 mm x 115 mm,
- type:
- horary quadrant
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- measuring device - instrument
- timepiece
- horary quadrant
- credit:
- Taylor, C.P.
