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NocturnalHorogium noctis or noctilabium is the Latin name for the nocturnal. This nighttime clock was constructed in 1569 in Florence by Girolanso della Volpaia. The original is in the History of Science Museum in Florence, The Nocturnal is made of three concentric brass disks, which can turn freely with respect to each other around a central ring. Made of brass and printed markings, this beautifully finished working instrument will adorn, delight, educate and

Also available in desk model

The magnetic compass is a nautical instrument whose use was fundamental in the development of navigation and cartography in the 16th century

The ring dial

Legend has it that the Nocturnal Astrolabe was invented by Raimund Lill to administer doses of medicine to patients during the night

Astrolabes date from the time of Ptolemy and the name in Greek means "Star Searcher

cartography and nautical astronomy at the renowned University of Louvain (Brussels

Dated between 16th-17th Centuries

Crafted of brass comes complete cord and clasp with booklets of use and historical context

Hand crafted of wood with green paint finish accented with a brass plaque on the lid and featuring a compass with cotton shadow line

Diameter: 8

It´s a Universal dial (used on all latitudes)

Nautical astrolabe (used to find latitude measuring Sun and stars height)