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Islamic globe
Islamic globe. Astronomical details on the sphere include stars and constellations. A total of 83 stars are labelled, and the 48 Ptolemaic constellations are all drawn and labelled. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
| ID: | GLB0004 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
| Type: | Islamic globe |
| Display location: | Display - ROG |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | early 18th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 190 x 160 mm; Diameter of sphere: 5 in |
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