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MacMillan globe
MacMillan globe. Astronomical details on the sphere include a few stars on the sphere which have been annotated in pencil. The globe was most probably used to teach navigators spherical trigonometry. There are metallic accessories consisting of scales and a spherical protractor for measuring angles on the surface of a sphere. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please contact the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA1747 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
| Type: | MacMillan globe |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | unknown |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 410 x 420 x 420 mm; Diameter of sphere: 365 mm |
| Parts: | MacMillan globe |