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.

Object Details

ID: AST0614
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