Sunday, September 30, 2012

Photographic Print of Danti s astronomical quadrant from Science Photo Library

Photographic Print of Danti s astronomical quadrant from Science Photo Library Review



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Photographic Print of Danti s astronomical quadrant from Science Photo Library Feature

  • PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT This 10 x8 Print features an image of Danti s astronomical quadrant chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 254x169mm.
  • High quality RA4 prints. Printed on Kodak Endura and Edge papers. Size refers to paper used
  • Image Description: Danti s astronomical quadrant. The East face of Ignazio Danti s astronomical quadrant erected in 1572 on the facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Its main purpose was to observe and measure the altitude of the sun at the meridian on the Equinoxes, from which it was possible to calculate the Ecliptic Obliquity (the axial tilt of the earth). The quadrant contains 3 solar clocks which show the time in either Babilonic, Italic, or Astronomical hours. Danti s calculations
  • For any queries regarding this image of Danti s astronomical quadrant please contact Science Photo Library c/o Media Storehouse quoting Media Reference 6334117
  • Image of Danti s astronomical quadrant is supplied by Science Photo Library. © Copyright Sheila Terry
10 x8 Print showing Danti s astronomical quadrant. The East face of Ignazio Danti s astronomical quadrant erected in 1572 on the facade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Its main purpose was to observe and measure the altitude of the sun at the meridian on the Equinoxes, from which it was possible to calculate the Ecliptic Obliquity (the axial tilt of the earth). The quadrant contains 3 solar clocks which show the time in either Babilonic,


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