The Operations of the Geometrical and Military Compass, 1635

Highlights

Alternate Title(s): Tractatus de proportionum instrumento

Notes: 2d ed.

Author: Galileo Galilei

Publication Location: Strassburg

Year: 1635

Exhibit: Galileo, Engineer

Section: Galileo's Instruments

Summary

After Capra, the design of Galileo’s compass became widely known. Later editions included illustrations of Galileo’s instrument.

Theme(s): Engineering, Mathematics, Scientific Instruments

Chronological Period: 17th century

Geographical Region(s): Italy, Europe
Resource Type: Book