Planisphere
planisphere in three levels - lavender oval with central circle of horizon cut out with graduated meridian line running from north to south, multicoloured circular circle with months, constellatioons and star names printed on outer perimeter. The inner circle representing the stars is painted light blue and the stars are marked out by metal studs of approximately draded sizes to represent magnitude. Emeral green base with yellow hour dial. Two red amd gold pockets attached to the green base.
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Object Details
ID: | AST0614 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Planisphere |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Anonymous (English) |
Date made: | circa 1875 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 356 mm x 356 mm |
Parts: | Planisphere |