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SlideshowAzimuthal 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!
Museu Naval de Madrid (Madrid, Espanha)
Explore o patrimônio naval da Espanha no Museu Naval de Madrid! Descubra coleções impressionantes, vitrais deslumbrantes e a grandiosidade arquitetônica que mostra a história marítima do Renascimento aos tempos modernos.
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
Sobre esta obra
- Título: Azimuthal Quadrant
- Artista: john michael bird
- Status dos direitos autorais: Protegido por direitos autorais
- Onde ver: Museu Naval de Madrid
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