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Mechanical Equinoctial Dial, by Franz Anton Knittl, German, Early 18th Century

Inventory Number 50783


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50783

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented to the University by Lewis Evans with his collection.
Primary inscriptions
"Franz Anton / Knittl"
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Object type
Equinoctial dial
Dimensions
Height: 255mm
Inventory No
50783
Accession Number
1924-0/part

Description

Rectangular base with hinged equinoctial plate on latitude scale (30-60°); rotating index with declination scale and alidade with two pinhole sights.