Azimuthal Quadrant
john michael bird (1936 – 2022)
Explore the art of John Michael Bird (1936-2022), a British actor, writer & satirist known for his unique artistic vision and 'Azimuthal Quadrant' artwork. Discover his legacy!
Naval Museum (Madrid, Spanien)
Udforsk Spaniens flådearv på Naval Museum i Madrid! Oplev imponerende samlinger, smukke glasmosaikker og arkitektonisk storhed, der viser maritim historie fra renæssancen til moderne tid.
This instrument was used for both astronomical and navigational observations. In astronomy, it could measure the altitude of the stars, and in navigation, it could determine latitude and calculate the time. It consists of a frame with 8 columns supported on 4 thick strips. On this framework there is a semicircular metal plate and 2 serrated circles that allow the quadrant to move. It has 2 ranges, one in the quarter circle and the other in the base of the support axis. The quadrant arc has the inscription
Om dette kunstværk
- Titel: Azimuthal Quadrant
- Kunstner: john michael bird
- Ophavsretlig status: Beskyttet af ophavsret
- Udstillet hos: Naval Museum
