Islamic quadrant
This is an Islamic quadrant. It is marked on both sides and can be used for a number of astronomical calculations as well as time telling. It also has calendar information and allows prayer times to be calculated.
Sinical quadrant on reverse.
Sinical quadrant on reverse.
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Object Details
ID: | NAV1057 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Islamic quadrant |
Display location: | Display - ROG |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1870 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 19 x 117 x 127 mm |