Nocturnal

Standard wooden nocturnal.
Handle marked "BOTH BEARS" and stamped with a star and broad arrow.
Scale has named months.

Object Details

ID: AST0137
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Nocturnal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 17th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 300 x 120 mm
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