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Astronomy
Astrophysics
Asset ID
DF_2010
Title
17th century Italian book dial, Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments
Description
The back of this dial is designed for use at night. The user held the dial vertically, adjusted the shorter sighting rule to align with the pointer stars of the Big Dipper, and then looked to see on what hour the edge of the rule landed.
Credit Line
D. Finnin/©AMNH
Date
2018
Is Part Of
Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments
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