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Celestial table globe

Celestial table globe. Astronomical details on the sphere show only the principal stars in each constellation. The stars in each constellation are joined up. The Milky Way is labelled but there is no illustration. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please contact the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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Object Details

ID: ZBA1746
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Table globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Date made: circa 1960
People: George Philip & Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter of sphere: 154 mm