Large Compasses
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|descrizione= Compass for drawing large circles, known today as the [[beam compass]]. It consisted of a long rod carrying cursors with a fixed point and a pen point. | |descrizione= Compass for drawing large circles, known today as the [[beam compass]]. It consisted of a long rod carrying cursors with a fixed point and a pen point. | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 26 July 2010
Name in use since Renaissance times.
Historic Period
15th-16th C.
Description
Compass for drawing large circles, known today as the beam compass. It consisted of a long rod carrying cursors with a fixed point and a pen point.
Author of the entry: Filippo Camerota
