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Astronomical compendium burning/magnifying glass

Burning glass for the astronomical compendium for latitude 48° North. The third section of the compendium is also removable and contains a magnifying/burning glass.

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Object details

ID:	AST0415.3
Type:	Astronomical compendium burning/magnifying glass
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	17th century
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements:	Overall: 11 mm; Diameter: 43 mm
Parts:	Astronomical compendium Top of the astronomical compendium (AST0415.1) Astronomical compendium compass (AST0415.2) Astronomical compendium burning/magnifying glass (AST0415.3) Astronomical compendium lunar volvelle (AST0415.4) Astronomical compendium base (AST0415.5) Astronomical compendium base (AST0415.6)