Mariner's astrolabe
This is an early 20th century brass replica of the 'Valentia' mariner's astrolabe, NAV0022.
Graduated quadrantally to show altitude ( i.e. 90 degs at top under thumb ring). Machine drawings made April 1961 in Astrolabes box file. See office correspondence Adams A 1956-60.
Graduated quadrantally to show altitude ( i.e. 90 degs at top under thumb ring). Machine drawings made April 1961 in Astrolabes box file. See office correspondence Adams A 1956-60.
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Object details
| ID: | NAV0020 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Mariner's astrolabe |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Prior, E. H.; Adams, Edgar Tarry |
| Date made: | 1910 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Adams Collection |
| Measurements: | Diameter: 178 mm; Weight: 2249g |