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Astronomical Compendium, by Ulrich Schniep, Munich, 1566

Inventory Number 48219


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.48219

Item type
Object
Provenance
Billmeir Collection
Primary inscriptions
"Horologio Generale Fatto monaco per maistro Vdalricus Schniepp anno .1566."
Physical material
Gilt and silvered brass
Object type
Compendium
Dimensions
Diameter: 43mm
Inventory No
48219
Accession Number
1957-84/242

Description

Slamm round box with hinged lid, comprising nocturnal, volvelle for times of sunrise and sunset, lunar volvelle and aspectarium, universal equinoctial dial with hinged latitude arc, compass and wind divisions, circular table of latitudes.