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Universal equinoctial ring dials

This type of dial, popular in England, was first described by William Oughtred in 1652, but the example by Elias Allen [3] probably predates this account. It can be used in any latitude and is self-orienting, so requires no compass.

Other narratives:

  • Inventory no. 78188 - Former Display Label

Related Objects:

  • Inventory No. 55439, "Equinoctial Ring Dial with Quadrant, by Thomas Simson, English, 1719" [1924-0/part], Simson, Thomas
  • Inventory No. 76039, "Equinoctial Ring Dial with Quadrant, by Benjamin Martin, London, Late 18th Century" [1924-0/part], Martin, Benjamin
  • Inventory No. 78188, "Equinoctial Ring Dial, by Elias Allen, London, First Half of 17th Century" [1924-0/part], Allen, Elias
  • Inventory No. 86980, "Equinoctial Ring Dial with Quadrant, by Walter Hayes, London, Late 17th Century" [1924-0/part], Hayes, Walter
  • Inventory No. 83073, "Equinoctial Ring Dial with Quadrant, by Hilkiah Bedford, London, Late 17th Century" [1924-0/part], Bedford, Hilkiah
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