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The Sextant is a classic maritime navigational instrument and a symbol of nautical heritage
Augsburg style
Legend has it that the Nocturnal Astrolabe was invented by Raimund Lill to administer doses of medicine to patients during the night
The Nocturnal is available in a larger desk model and key chain version
The gimbal is also called a Cardan after the Italian mathematician who developed this method of leveling the instrument at sea in the 15th century
Brass Pizarro, Pocket Sundial Pendant The Sextant is a classicReproduction of a Diptych dial, known as Pocket Sundial. It is a sundial (the string will mark it with its shadow) with a compass for orienteering for correct measuring the solar time. Dated between 16th 17th Centuries. Hand crafted of wood in painted green finish featuring a compass and brass plaque accent with cotton shadow line. and brass clasp. Orient the compass north and let the sun tell you solar time. Length: 3. 35" Width: 2. 36" Height: 0. 79"