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Astronomical Compendium
Unsigned
Late 16th century; German
Gilt and silvered brass; 95 x 95 x 17 mm

Though the maker of this compendium has not been identified, the many features which it shares with Epact 30417 suggest that it is by the same hand.

The compendium includes a simple astrolabe, an equinoctial ring dial, a horary quadrant, astrological and geographical tables and a lunar volvelle.

The instrument is a typical rather than outstanding representative of the genre; although it records compass directions in Latin, its other inscriptions are in German, including the names of the winds and the signs of the zodiac.

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 47446

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