Sinical quadrant

Sinical quadrant. This instrument is designed to measure the angle above the horizon of an object. It is also marked with a sinical scale on the reverse, enabling complex mathematical calculations to be simplified.

Object Details

ID: NAV1044
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Sinical quadrant
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1650
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Rev. George Fisher Collection
Measurements: Overall: 13 x 161 x 166 mm
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