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Astronomical Compendium
Signed by Ulrich Schniep
Dated 1563; Munich
Gilt brass; 79 x 76 x 14 mm

The compendium is one of the more elaborately decorated examples of the work of Ulrich Schniep. It includes both fine acid etching and enamelling.

The instrument's component parts include a nocturnal and horary volvelle, an inclining sundial, a compass and compass rose, and a table of latitudes.

At a later date the compendium has been adapted by the addition of a latitude scale and folding strut, so that it can serve as a universal equinoctial sundial.

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 50108

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