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Quadrant
"Universal" quadrant, i.e., suitable for performing mathematical, astronomical, astrological, and military operations. Made by Tobias Volckmer. Consists of a square engraved on both sides. Not only is the ornamentation refined, but the lines are etched with high precision, yielding reliable [...]
Creator
- Tobias Volckmer
Publisher
- Museo Galileo - Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza
Subject
- Mathematics
- Astronomy
- mathematics
- Geometry
- astronomy
Type of item
- Quadrant
- Mathematical instrument
- Military instrument
- quadrants (measuring devices)
Medium
- gilt brass
- Copper
- copper (metal)
Creator
- Tobias Volckmer
Publisher
- Museo Galileo - Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza
Subject
- Mathematics
- Astronomy
- mathematics
- Geometry
- astronomy
Type of item
- Quadrant
- Mathematical instrument
- Military instrument
- quadrants (measuring devices)
Medium
- gilt brass
- Copper
- copper (metal)
Providing institution
Rights statement for the media in this item (unless otherwise specified)
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Rights
- © Museo Galileo - Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza
Creation date
- 1608
- 1608
- 1608
- 1608
- 1608
Places
- Braunschweig
- Brunswick
Identifier
- urn:imss:instrument:402027
Extent
- side 357x357 mm
Language
- eng
- ita
Is part of
- Medici collections
- Mattias de' Medici acquisition
References
- http://catalogue.museogalileo.it/biography/JohannStöffler.html
Year
- 1608
Providing country
- Italy