Title

Engraving depicting the use of a cross-staff used to measure altitudes of celestial objects

Caption

Engraving depicting the use of a cross-staff used to measure altitudes of celestial objects. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A13_309

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,1Mb) / 12,3in x 19,0in / 3682 x 5695 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Engraving Engraved Cross-Staff Jacob's Staff Ballastella Fore-Staff Balestilha Measurement Measurements Altitudes Altitude Celestial Celestial Object Astronomical Astronomer History of Astronomy Astrological Astronomy 17th Century