Adler AIS | Details

Object number

A-365
Classification

Navigational
Object name

Sector
Title

Sector: Sighting
Creator

Eichner, Laurits Christian
Description

Replica of Tycho Brahe's instrument. Wooden arms fitted with brass vanes, clamp screws, and arc divided every one-sixth degree from 0° to 30°. Designed for handheld use in measuring angular distances between stars.
Inscription/Sig.

"L.C." [Initials of Laurits Christian Fischer]
Date

c. 1940
Material

wood, brass, horn
Place Of Prod.

United States

Dimensions

Frame