Astronomical Bezel Collection

Sciences: Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicee, in ancient Greek (Hipparchus v.190-120 BC)
NWI4947964 Sciences: Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicee, in ancient Greek (Hipparchus v.190-120 BC), realising a map of the sky (plane of stars) in Alexandria, ancient Egypt

Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211478 Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

English reflecting circle by Edward Troughton, maker of astronomical instruments
FLO4594136 English reflecting circle by Edward Troughton, maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope by Reverend William Pearson and John Smeaton
FLO4594306 Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope by Reverend William Pearson and John Smeaton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Equatorial instrument (telescope) at Armagh made by Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a
FLO4594248 Equatorial instrument (telescope) at Armagh made by Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Letter O: Optician - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216467 Letter O: Optician - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Astronomers taking note of several observations using astronomical bezel and sextant in the chamber of the Greenwich
NWI4953292 Astronomers taking note of several observations using astronomical bezel and sextant in the chamber of the Greenwich Observatory, England

An animal in a moon: fable by Jean de la Fontaine illustree by Gustave Dore - An animal in the moon
PCT4288748 An animal in a moon: fable by Jean de la Fontaine illustree by Gustave Dore - An animal in the moon - by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: An animal in a moon)

Advertising for an optician with the support of the "Royal Society" illustree with Archimede and a telescope
NWI4826369 Advertising for an optician with the support of the "Royal Society" illustree with Archimede and a telescope, London, England, 1694

Sir William Herschel's telescope or the Great Fort-Foot reflecting telescope built between 1785
FLO4594356 Sir William Herschel's telescope or the Great Fort-Foot reflecting telescope built between 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough, England

Astronomical instruments: achromatic telescopes and dynameters. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing
FLO4594341 Astronomical instruments: achromatic telescopes and dynameters. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

France, Portrait of George Aucler brother by Auguste Aucler looking in an astronomical bezel, 1863
LUX4732701 France, Portrait of George Aucler brother by Auguste Aucler looking in an astronomical bezel, 1863; (add.info.: France)

LICK Observatory of Mount Hamilton, CALIBRIA, USA Engraving 1886
JAB4120746 LICK Observatory of Mount Hamilton, CALIBRIA, USA Engraving 1886; (add.info.: LICK Observatory of Mount Hamilton, CALIBRIA, USA Engraving 1886); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Illustration for Letter T, "Alphabet des insectes", 1883 (print)
DUV4198791 Illustration for Letter T, "Alphabet des insectes", 1883 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter t as sunflower, table, head, table, turban, Turkish, taon, tipule)

Frontispice of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877
JAB5034159 Frontispice of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877, published by Hetzel editions under the general title " Extraordinary Voyages".; (add.info)

Engraving from Camille Flammarion's book "Les Terres du Ciel", 2nd edition 1877
PCT4262365 Engraving from Camille Flammarion's book "Les Terres du Ciel", 2nd edition 1877. View of a giant astronomical bezel

Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland
FLO4594441 Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewster's patent telescope
FLO4594333 Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewster's patent telescope and John Smeaton's telescope support

Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir. George Shuckburgh
FLO4594236 Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir. George Shuckburgh. Copperplate engraving by Sidney Hall after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Letter L Lunettier. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211492 Letter L Lunettier. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Sciences: William Herschel (Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, 1738-1822), composer and astronomer
NWI4946996 Sciences: William Herschel (Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, 1738-1822), composer and astronomer, and his sister Caroline at the telescope, 18th century

Prisms and lenses: Dutch actor Jacob Metzu (Jacques Metius) discovered the telescope by chance in 1609
ELD4933575 Prisms and lenses: Dutch actor Jacob Metzu (Jacques Metius) discovered the telescope by chance in 1609, watching his son playing with concave and convex lenses

Transit instruments for moving telescopes and other astronomical instruments
FLO4594361 Transit instruments for moving telescopes and other astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Edward Troughton's wall circle. He was an English maker of astronomical instruments
FLO4594178 Edward Troughton's wall circle. He was an English maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Engraving from Camille Flammarion's book "Les Terres du Ciel", 2nd edition 1877
PCT4262355 Engraving from Camille Flammarion's book "Les Terres du Ciel", 2nd edition 1877. View of an astronomical bezel

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Caen: A bourgeois family poses on its balcony with a telescope, 1870
LUX4710555 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Caen: A bourgeois family poses on its balcony with a telescope, 1870; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14)

Astronomy: parallactic observatory apparatus for celestial photography. Engraving 1886
JAB4120455 Astronomy: parallactic observatory apparatus for celestial photography. Engraving 1886; (add.info.: Astronomy: parallactic observatory apparatus for celestial photography)

Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des
DUV4211472 Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Telegraph machines: the telegraph on the Louvre in Paris 1, and the telegraph at Lille showing the mechanism for moving
FLO4575190 Telegraph machines: the telegraph on the Louvre in Paris 1, and the telegraph at Lille showing the mechanism for moving the arms and an observer with telescope dictating to a secretary 2

Statue of Galileo Galilei, dit Galilee (1564-1642), physicist, Italian astronomer
YOU4419656 Statue of Galileo Galilei, dit Galilee (1564-1642), physicist, Italian astronomer, Consider as the founder of modern physics and mechanics, Having perfected the astronomical bezel

Illustration of Jules Verne's book: around the moon, 1872: astronauts installed next to the projectile ecrase
XEE5027613 Illustration of Jules Verne's book: around the moon, 1872: astronauts installed next to the projectile ecrase; (add.info.: Illustration of Jules Verne's book: around the moon)

Science and Islam: "description of the astronomical observatory of the Arab
LRI4661302 Science and Islam: " description of the astronomical observatory of the Arab scientist Taqi al-Din (Taqi al Din or Takiyuddin) (1526-1585) built under Murad III in Istanbul in 1577

Representation of a Japanese astrologer looking at the sky through an astronomical bezel, 1867 (engraving)
JAB4119068 Representation of a Japanese astrologer looking at the sky through an astronomical bezel, 1867 (engraving) by French School

Objective lens of the astronomical bezel of Galilee or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 1610 (object)
DEX5040778 Objective lens of the astronomical bezel of Galilee or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 1610 (object) by Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Objective lens and astronomical bezel of Galilee or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 1610 (object)
DEX5040742 Objective lens and astronomical bezel of Galilee or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 1610 (object) by Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Advertising with a magician observing "the new planet Orange", Valencia
LSE4311030 Advertising with a magician observing " the new planet Orange", Valencia, 1940 (poster) by Spanish School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Spanish

Equatorial bezel of the Paris Observatory (scale 1 / 40). In"Album de la Science"
XEE4414863 Equatorial bezel of the Paris Observatory (scale 1/40). In" Album de la Science", Editions Jouvet, 1896

Magic lorgnettes, song for popular waltz. Lithography, 19th century
LSE4310658 Magic lorgnettes, song for popular waltz. Lithography, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic lorgnettes, song for popular waltz)

Paris Observatory, 1870: Equatorial telescope in the Salle de l Equatorial
XEE4165836 Paris Observatory, 1870: Equatorial telescope in the Salle de l Equatorial. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'673 of 5 March 1870

Letter U: Uranographer (He who makes a description of the sky)
DUV4203663 Letter U: Uranographer (He who makes a description of the sky). Engraving in " Comic Alphabet". New Epinal imaging. Lithography Pinot et Sagaire, editors, between 1860 and 1888

The observatory of the Sun Scientists observing the sun at long sight
LRI4620796 The observatory of the Sun Scientists observing the sun at long sight. Painting by Donato Creti (1671-1749) 18th century Rome Pinacoteca Vaticana by Creti

Galilee Bezel (1564 - 1642), Museum of Science and Technology, Milan
GIA4695405 Galilee Bezel (1564 - 1642), Museum of Science and Technology, Milan. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci, Milan

A navigator on a Portuguese caravel using an astrolabe. Engraving from the travel stories
JLJ4613042 A navigator on a Portuguese caravel using an astrolabe. Engraving from the travel stories of the German navigator Hans Staden (1525-1579), 1557

The Nice Observatory - the great equatorial of the Observatory - engraving in "
XEE4150955 The Nice Observatory - the great equatorial of the Observatory - engraving in " Nature" of 1892. by Unknown Artist

Astrologers looking at the sky - Engraving in "L
XEE4149071 Astrologers looking at the sky - Engraving in " L Histoire des imaginations extravagantes de Monsieur Oufle

Telescope of the Trocadero Popular Observatory in Paris
XEE4191363 Telescope of the Trocadero Popular Observatory in Paris. Engraving in " La Nature", 1883. Private collection

Astronomical glasses of Mr Janssen, Member of the Institute
XEE4134483 Astronomical glasses of Mr Janssen, Member of the Institute, Director of the Observatory for Physical Astronomy in Meudon

Telescope by Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel (1738-1822) - in "L energie
LSE4103219 Telescope by Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel (1738-1822) - in " L energie, ses transformations, ses applications", by Arnould, ed

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"The Astronomical Bezel: A Glimpse into the Celestial World" Step back in time to 1610, when Galileo Galilei revolutionized our understanding of the universe with his groundbreaking invention - the astronomical bezel. This remarkable device, equipped with an objective lens, allowed Galileo to observe celestial objects like never before. Imagine Galileo himself peering through this very bezel, marveling at the wonders of space. With each observation, he unraveled mysteries and expanded our knowledge of the cosmos. Fast forward to Valencia, where a magician captivates audiences by observing "the new planet Orange" through an astronomical bezel. The enchantment lies not only in his tricks but also in how this ancient instrument continues to inspire awe and wonder today. Meanwhile, at the Paris Observatory in 1870, scientists meticulously study celestial bodies using an equatorial bezel on a grand scale. Their dedication and precision pave the way for advancements in astronomy that shape our understanding of the universe. In another corner of history, magic lorgnettes take center stage as a popular waltz sweeps across society during the 19th century. These whimsical spectacles remind us that even amidst scientific pursuits, there is room for beauty and artistry. Traveling further back in time reveals navigators aboard Portuguese caravels relying on astrolabes to navigate vast oceans. These skilled seafarers utilized these instruments alongside their trusty telescopes to chart their course under starry skies. Delving into Islamic contributions to science brings us face-to-face with Arab astronomers describing their astronomical observatories with great detail and precision. Their meticulous records serve as a testament to humanity's enduring quest for knowledge about our place within the cosmos. Finally, we find ourselves at Milan's Museum of Science and Technology gazing upon Galileo's own Bezel from centuries past. This artifact serves as a tangible reminder of the ingenuity and curiosity that drove Galileo to explore the heavens.