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The plate is inscribed 'Pl
but you must really be more careful - here's a nice plaister for you'
American Wonders
Scene showing William Boyd
22nd August 1983
Astronomical quadrant Size:XL: 100 x 75cm The plate is inscribed 'PlA 12 inch astronomical quadrant made by John Bird. Astronomical quadrants were used to measure the angle of a celestial object from the zenith. Operated in conjunction with a transit instrument, they could be used to check the running rate of astronomical clocks known as regulators. At sea a quadrant can be used to help fix a ship's position and to determine latitude. ca. 1767
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