Celestial Globe, Navisphere, Early 20th Century

 
Celestial globe or navisphere
1st half of the 20th century
FOREST J., GIRARD & BARRÈRE publisher
Paris
Creator: Edouard Perrin (1852-1926)
A small scratch on the top (see picture) and a small blue stain on the souther pole
Instrument which represents the celestial vault, the navigator can orientate, in latitude and time,
so as to recognize the name of the star whose height it takes with the sextant.
This instrument is useful when the sky is not entirely uncovered and it becomes difficult to directly locate
the stars in relation to each other
Cardboard, printed paper, steel and wooden foot
Height: 31 cm
Diameter: 25 cm
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