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Quadrant - Replica
Workshops of the Maritime Museum1985
Portuguese Maritime Museum, a world of discoveries
Lisboa, Portugal
Nautical instrument used at least since the early 15th century, for the determination of latitude, namely through the observation of the North Star. Initially in wood, quadrants were later made of brass or bronze.
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Details
- Title: Quadrant - Replica
- Creator: Workshops of the Maritime Museum
- Date Created: 1985
- Location: Permanent Exhibition / Discoveries Hall
- Physical Dimensions: Radius:180 mm; Perimeter 280 mm
- Type: Nautical Instrument
- Rights: Belongs to the Museum
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