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Object number
W-88
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Classification
Astronomical
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Object name
Quadrant
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Title
Astrolabe-Quadrant: Gunter-type
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Creator
Worgan, John
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Description
Face laid out with voriart Gunter-type projection for 52° latitude. Winter hours labeled II and V along left raduis; VI-XI above hour lines, with the XII line labeled between horizon and ecliptic. Number 4 is shown as IIII. Above declination scale calendar is divided into 4 arcs. Each arc reprsents a season. Five stars listed. Below star box is signature. Replacement and rivet of inch mid point on declination scale. Upper sight and plumb bob missing. Reverse has horizontal sundial.
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Inscription/Sig.
"I. Worgan fecit"
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Material
brass
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Place Of Prod.
England
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