Title

Diagram of a large metal quadrant sunk into the ground and with a protective wind shield, which was designed and used by Tycho Brahe

Caption

Diagram of a large metal quadrant sunk into the ground and with a protective wind shield, which was designed and used by Tycho Brahe. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) a Danish nobleman and astronomer. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A13_302

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (8,1Mb) / 12,6in x 18,6in / 3769 x 5565 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Diagram Design Designed Metal Quadrant Ground Wind Shield Astronomical Astronomer History of Astronomy Danish Swedish Sweden Tycho Brahe Tyge Ottesen Brahe Nobleman 17th Century