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Print (Engraving) A new astronomical instrument. Made by J. Ferguson, Published Aug. 29. 1757 according to Act of Parliament, London

Inventory Number 14159


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.14159

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
A New Astronomical Instrument, Sheewing the Day of the Month Change and Age of the Moon, the Places of the Sun and Moon in the Eclipse with the times of the rising, southing and setting of the Sun, Moon and Stars of the first second and third Magnitude from A.D. 1756 to 1805 inclusive.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Line engraving
Intaglio
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 494mm Width: 381mm
Inventory No
14159

Description

With volvelle and 'Explanation of the Instrument'

Line Engraving. Intaglio.