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