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Islamic globe
Islamic globe. Astronomical details on the sphere show that only constellations are drawn. The zodiacal figures are not labelled. Of the non-zodiacal figures, a total of 27 labels can be deciphered.
This is a decorative piece, with different iconography to that usually seen on Islamic celestial globes. Some of the constellations are misplaced; Cassiopeia seems to appear twice - once correctly labelled but in the wrong position and once in the right position, but with a nonsensical inscription. The meridian ring and the stand are missing. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
This is a decorative piece, with different iconography to that usually seen on Islamic celestial globes. Some of the constellations are misplaced; Cassiopeia seems to appear twice - once correctly labelled but in the wrong position and once in the right position, but with a nonsensical inscription. The meridian ring and the stand are missing. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
| ID: | GLB0180 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
| Type: | Islamic globe |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1750-1850 |
| Exhibition: | Time and Longitude |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Diameter: 150 mm; Diameter of sphere: 150 mm |