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No need for a satnav when you can impress your driver by producing this ancient artifact, use it to locate yourself and several heavenly bodies and confidently assert that though you know exactly where you are in relation to the universe you are neverthel (H80)More Details |
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With this precise little jewel of an invention you can mirror the movements of the stars. Whether you are of a scientific bent or wish to be astrological. It is beautiful worn round the neck or on a keyring. It does come with a little stand to add to your (H81)More Details |
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The rubbish some people have on their keyrings - from soft toys to torches. And they could proudly have an astrolabe! And a combination of these tools would replace any satnav!! Now you could argue that when these were originally made they didn't have key (H82)More Details |
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This was used to find a sailors altitude and was a simpler version of the full blown astrolabe. Being a miniature one is only of use for model boats but is great to show people in the pub and then begin some lengthy mariners tale of mermaids and storms. A (H83)More Details |
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It is used to tell the time at night based on the position of a certain star in the night sky. Knowing the time is important in piloting for calculating tides and some nocturnals incorporate tide charts for important ports. Which is why you need our Tide (H85)More Details |
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OK, so they were only useful at night - but many nefarious characters and others who just left home a bit late need to tell the time at night. Use a gadget that Alexander the Great used. (H84)More Details |
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A miniature hanging dial that is not very accurate because of its size. But who cares on a sunny afternoon? Is it time for tea? Probably. (H88)£23.20 (incl VAT) You Save: 20.00% More Details |
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A dinky sundial that can be worn around the neck. One side has a picture of Philip 2nd and the other has a little gnomon that will tell the time when presented to the sun. Cute. (H91)£23.20 (incl VAT) You Save: 20.00% More Details |
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This is another fantastic invention - a clever way to tell the time. Simply hold it up and let the sun shine through. A ray of light shines on the hour mark! An exact replica, made from brass. (H87)More Details |
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This is another fantastic invention - a clever way to tell the time. Simply hold it up and let the sun shine through. A ray of light shines on the hour mark! An exact replica, made from brass. (H86)More Details |
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This is one face of the Nocturnal and Tide Computer above - the Tide side! The abacus or tide computer is used to figure the time of the tides that greatly affect navigation both in harbours and for fishing. (H93)£23.20 (incl VAT) You Save: 20.00% More Details |
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This is one face of the Nocturnal and Tide Computer above - the Tide side! The abacus or tide computer is used to figure the time of the tides that greatly affect navigation both in harbours and for fishing. (H94)£23.20 (incl VAT) You Save: 20.00% More Details |