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Astronomical compendium. Heilbronn, (Baden-Württemberg), Germany, 1596. The most sophisticated compendium known to have survived. This unique compendium, made by Johann Anton Linden (flourished 1585-1605), contains an extraordinary powerful set of instruments for its time. It has various gilded and silvered brass components, including numerous types of sundials and calendrical tables, both devices for telling the time. It also has compartments for keeping drawing instruments, a table of latitudes, a table for converting time in different systems of hours, a table recording the positions of the stars, as well as an astrolabe.
14.6 x 7.5 x 2.0 cm. Inv. 1857,1116.1.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART320069

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3046px × 3072px

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