Planisphere

planisphere printed in white on a dark blue background. The planisphere is rotated by a pignon and tooth wheel located on the frame. The gilt edge is damaged. Instructions as to the use of the plansiphere are printed on the side, together with the information on stellar spectral types, variable stars etc.

Object Details

ID: AST0609
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Planisphere
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Jaubert, Leon; Jaubert, Leon
Date made: circa 1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 730 x 690 x 35 mm