OU Libraries logo

Citation

Alternate Title(s): Dell’Uso et Fabbrica dell’Astrolabio
Notes:
Author: Egnazio Danti
Publication Location: Florence
Year: 1578

Item Location

Summary

Danti was a cosmographer in the court of Cosimo I de Medici. Visitors to Florence today may view his stunning maps of the world in the Hall of Maps of the Palazzo Vecchio, as well as armillary spheres and a quadrant he mounted on the facade of the church of Santa Maria Novella. The Museo Galileo holds an astrolabe (#3361), used by Galileo, which was once attributed to Danti.

Related Items

Theme(s): Astronomy, Scientific Instruments, Mathematics
Chronological Period: Ancient to Renaissance
Geographical Region(s): Europe
Resource Type: Book