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The Oxford Astrolabe, by W. Watson & Sons, London, 1925

Inventory Number 58805

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.58805

Subject
Astrolabes
Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
'MANUFACTURED BY W. WATSON & SONS, LTD' 'JENKIN del A.D.1925'
Physical material
Metal
Paper
Plastic
Wood
Object type
Astrolabe
Dimensions
Height: 230mm Width: 254mm Depth: 10mm Weight: 220g
Inventory No
58805

Description

Replica of the Oxford Astrolabe, constructed from a heptagonal shaped metal plate. Attached to plate is a paper clock dial. A yellow transparent plastic dial marked with a calendar and star locations sits on top of paper dial, and is attached via a pin in the centre of the astrolabe. A further yellow straight rule is held above both dials.

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