Object Details
- Vopel, Caspar
- Description
- This small instrument shows the relative positions of the equator, ecliptic, and other important astronomical circles. At the center, presumably representing the earth, is a small ivory ball. The “CASPAR VOPEL ARTE” inscription on the Tropic of Cancer refers to Caspar Vopel (1511-1561) of Cologne who taught mathematics and made mathematical instruments.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- ca 1550
- ID Number
- PH.327302
- catalog number
- 327302
- accession number
- 272528
- Object Name
- armillary sphere
- Physical Description
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 26.5 cm x 13 cm; 10 7/16 in x 5 1/8 in
- overall: 10 in x 5 1/4 in; 25.4 cm x 13.335 cm
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
- Astronomy
- Trigonometry
- Measuring & Mapping
- Spherical Trigonometry
- National Museum of American History
- Subject
- Astronomy
- Record ID
- nmah_1184188
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-487f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
