Quadrant with "Nonius" by Pedro Nunes - Replica

James Kynuyn1595

Portuguese Maritime Museum, a world of discoveries
Lisboa, Portugal

Quadrant displaying the "Nonius", a theory by the Portuguese mathematician Pedro Nunes. Replica of the original made by James Kynuyn (c. 1595) displayed at the Museo Galileo, in Florence, fitted according to the drawing published by Robert Dudley in the book Dell'Arcano Del Mar, 1646-1647.

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Title: Quadrant with "Nonius" by Pedro Nunes - Replica
Creator: James Kynuyn
Date Created: 1595
Location: Permanent Exhibition / Discoveries Hall
Physical Dimensions: Radius: 300 mm;
Type: Nautical Instrument
Rights: Belongs to the Museum

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