Horary quadrant
This type of horary quadrant is called a Panorganon and it is drawn for several latitudes. It was first described by William Leybourne in 1672. Although the maker is unknown, this is very similar in style to an example by Walter Hayes at the Adler Planetarium.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV1043 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Horary quadrant |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | circa 1750 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 6 x 170 x 170 mm |