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Semi circular fixing
A brass, semi-circular fixing that was probably above the Earth model of a tellurium, part of a William Jones orrery. These parts highlight the Earth's titled axis, relative to the Sun.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST1056.12 |
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| Type: | Semi circular fixing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Jones, William |
| Date made: | 1781-1790 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 19 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm |
| Parts: |
A New Portable Orrery (Orrery)
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