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NEW THOMAS MERCER CHRONOMETER AT THE MUSEUM
The Thomas Mercer company, leader in the production of refined chronometers, has created a new model, that perfectly embodies the elegance and modernity of the brand, combining them with the […]
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OCTANT
The octant, invented by John Hadley around 1730, is so called because it represents the eight part of a circle. Taking advantage of the principle of reflection, this instrument allowed […]
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BRASS COMPASS
BRASS COMPASS, ITALY – 19th CENTURY Following the Chinese discovery of the magnetic attraction of the poles, Flavio Gioia from Amalfi made the first compass model around the year 1050. […]
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GRAPHOMETER
Graphometer 18th century France – Michael Butterfield (1635 – 1724) Invented in 1597 by Philippe Danfrie, inventor of scientific instruments. It was widely used in the navy for the detection […]
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