Nocturnal

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Standard wooden nocturnal.
Handle marked "BOTH BEARS" and stamped with a star and broad arrow.
Scale has named months.

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ID:	AST0137
Collection:	Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type:	Nocturnal
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	17th century
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 300 x 120 mm