Planisphere
Category
Maps
Date
1820
Materials
Paper
Measurements
327 mm (Diameter)
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 930186
Summary
Painted, paper-thin, drum-shaped object named a 'lucid celestial planisphere' with key and guide to the constellations depicted on the other side. A device for identifying the positions and names of stars in the form of a tambourine. The star positions are indicated by holes cut in card and covered with translucent paper, so that when held up to the light the stellar dispositions can be clearly seen. Slightly bent and damaged with some minor holes.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).