Menu   Introduction   Catalogue   Essay   Handlist   Museums   Makers   Bibliography   Places   Conventions   Articles   Credits   Glossary   Help   Search   Index				Giovanni Antonio Magini Giovanni Antonio Magini, born in Padua in 1555, was professor of astrology, astronomy and mathematics in the University of Bologna from 1588. He was also known as a cartographer. He died in 1617. For instruments by Giovanni Antonio Magini, see:    Quadrant, Signed by Giovanni Antonio Magini, Italian, Late 16th century (Oxford, MHS) || Introduction || Essay || Museums || Bibliography || Conventions || Credits || Privacy || Help || || Catalogue entries || Handlist || Makers || Places || Articles || Glossary || Search || Home ||