Horary quadrant with Gunter projection
This is a horary quadrant marked with Gunter scales and a surveyor's shadow square in the top third. It is signed 'I.P. fecit Oxo' and is the work of the late 17th century Oxford instrument maker John Prujean. It has a rotating rojas dial marked with constellations and an alidade, or rule, on the reverse. Accessories including the cord, plumb and bead have been removed since 1994. Other instruments by Prujean can be found at the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford.
Fitted with sights and plumb bob.
5 stars marked:
Wing of Pegasus, Arcturus, Lions Heart, Bull's eye, Vulture's heart.
Fitted with sights and plumb bob.
5 stars marked:
Wing of Pegasus, Arcturus, Lions Heart, Bull's eye, Vulture's heart.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV1039 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Horary quadrant with Gunter projection |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | John Prujean, John |
Date made: | circa 1670 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 6 x 108 x 108 mm |