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. Armillary sphere. Case of wood, turned, domed and painted black with gilt flower decoration in Chinese style. Horizon ring on rim of lower half of case. Points of compass, months and names of zodiac signs painted on pape and glued onto rim. Cardboard ar
1770
National Maritime Museum

. Calendar for the single year of 1770. The calendar is made from a disc of bronze, which has worn lettering. On one side of the calendar is a table with the months in three letter abbreviations and a table with the numbers for the number of days. Around
1770
National Maritime Museum

. Case base for armillary sphere. The primary sphere consists of eight cardboard rings. In the centre there are two movable arcs of brass connected to an axis fixed at the North ecliptic pole of the primary sphere. These arcs represent the orbs of the Sun
1770
National Maritime Museum

. Case lid for armillary sphere. The primary sphere consists of eight cardboard rings. In the centre there are two movable arcs of brass connected to an axis fixed at the North ecliptic pole of the primary sphere. These arcs represent the orbs of the Sun
1770
National Maritime Museum

. A 6.5 inch primary mirror. Maker: William Herschel.
1770s
National Maritime Museum

. Base of case for mirror.
1770s
National Maritime Museum

. Lid of case for mirror.
1770s
National Maritime Museum