Celestial globes
The most prominent feature of a celestial globe is usually its constellation figures. However, sometimes only the stars are marked and labelled [2]. Occasionally other features are incorporated: the top half of [1] can be removed to reveal a sundial inside.
Other narratives:
Related Objects:
- Inventory No. 45841, "Celestial Globe and Scaphe Dial, by HRD?, German, Late 16th Century" [1924-0/part], 'H.R.D.'
- Inventory No. 36638, "Celestial Globe, Indo-Persian, Lahore, 17th Century" [1924-0/part]
- Inventory No. 50857, "Pocket Celestial Globe, by Newton, London, c. 1820" [1924-0/part], Newton