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Compendium: Astronomical

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium
Chicago, United States

Thirteen leaves hinged together in book form. Astrological tables on five leaves. Four blank leaves. Horizontal dial with hinged gnomon for latitude 54° on seventh leaf. Lunar volvelles and equatorial dials on eighth leaf. Nocturnal on tenth leaf. Labeled in Latin and English. Inscription: "V C/1557". It bears the date 1557 and the initials "VC"

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  • Title: Compendium: Astronomical
  • Type: Compendium
  • Medium: gilt brass, copper
Adler Planetarium

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