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Astronomical Compendium
Unsigned
Late 16th century; German
Gilt brass; 76 x 67 x 11 mm

This is an anonymous instrument incorporating two sundials, a compass, a lunar volvelle, and an astronomical table.

It has just two hinged parts, in an undecorated and rather austere style. However, unlike a diptych dial, where the upper leaf often has a vertical dial and the two leaves must therefore be fixed at right angles to each other, the two sundials of this compendium are both for horizontal use.

Museum of the History of Science, Oxford
Inventory number 42767

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