Maker:

Vopel, Caspar  Search this

Physical Description:

brass (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 26.5 cm x 13 cm; 10 7/16 in x 5 1/8 in

overall: 10 in x 5 1/4 in; 25.4 cm x 13.335 cm

Object Name:

armillary sphere

Date made:

ca 1550

Description:

This small instrument shows the relative positions of the equator, ecliptic, and other important astronomical circles. At the center, presumably representing the earth, is a small ivory ball. The “CASPAR VOPEL ARTE” inscription on the Tropic of Cancer refers to Caspar Vopel (1511-1561) of Cologne who taught mathematics and made mathematical instruments.

Location:

Currently not on view

Subject:

Astronomy  Search this

ID Number:

PH.327302

Catalog number:

327302

Accession number:

272528

See more items in:

Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences

Astronomy

Trigonometry

Measuring & Mapping

Spherical Trigonometry

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-487f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1184188