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Title page of Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) The Description and Use of the Sector, London
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Title page of Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) The Description and Use of the Sector, London
Title page of Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) The Description and Use of the Sector, London, 1636 (1st edition 1626). This shows mariners holding various navigational instruments, including a sector and a cross-staff at the top, and a horary quadrant (ja) at bottom right. Engraving
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Bottom Description Edition Edmund Including Instrument Instruments Mathematical Measurement Page Quadrant Surveying Title 1581 1626 1626 1636 Cross Staff Gunter Mariners Navigational Sector
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The title page of Edmund Gunter's "The Description and Use of the Sector" transports us back to 17th-century London, offering a glimpse into the world of mariners and their indispensable navigational instruments. This intricately detailed engraving showcases the mastery of both artistry and mathematical precision. At the top, we see mariners holding various tools that were crucial for accurate measurement and surveying at sea. Among them is a sector, an instrument used for solving mathematical problems related to proportions. Adjacent to it is a cross-staff, another essential device employed by sailors to measure angles between celestial objects. In the bottom right corner lies a horary quadrant (ja), further emphasizing Gunter's expertise in creating navigational aids. This quadrant allowed mariners to determine time accurately based on the position of celestial bodies. This first edition print from 1636 (originally published in 1626) not only serves as a testament to Gunter's contributions but also highlights his commitment to advancing navigation through precise instruments. The attention given to every detail within this engraving reflects both its historical significance and its artistic beauty. As we admire this image, let us appreciate how these instruments paved the way for safer voyages across vast oceans while simultaneously honoring Edmund Gunter's lasting impact on maritime exploration.
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