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Astronomical Compendium, by Christoph Schissler, Augsburg, 1588

Inventory Number 49036


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49036

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by J. A. Billmeir. From the Michel Collection.
Primary inscriptions
".: CHRISTOPHORVS SCHISSLER SENIOR ME FACIEBAT AVGVSTAE VINDELICORVM A°. 15. 88." around rim
Physical material
Gilt brass
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Height: 5cm Width: 15cm Depth: 7.8cm Weight: 0.2kg
Inventory No
49036
Accession Number
1957-84/143

Description

Circular compendium with central drum and two covers; Prophatius astrolabe-quadrant with alidade; map with index and wind vane; horizontal string-gnomon dial with inset compass; table of latitudes; orthographic planisphere; lunar volvelle and aspectarium; suspension ring.