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Astronomical instruments

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The Barritt-Serviss Star and Planet Finder volvelle

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151034443543]
Identifier: MS-0864
Abstract

This collection consists of one volvelle-based astronomical chart which purports to show the star map of the Northern hemisphere, in addition to the path of the Sun and the planets in the solar system, at a given date and time. It was created by Leon Barritt and Garrett Putnam Serviss in 1906.

Dates: 1906