Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun, plate 17 from Nova Reperta New Discoveries engraved by Philip Galle 1537-1612 c.1600 2

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"Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun" is plate 17 from the series "Nova Reperta" (New Discoveries), which is a collection of engravings that depict various technological advancements and discoveries from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The series was engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) around 1600, based on designs by Flemish artist Giovanni Stradano, also known as Jan van der Straet (1523-1605). This particular plate illustrates the method of determining longitude through the declination of the sun, a significant navigational challenge of the time.

The "Nova Reperta" series is notable for its detailed representation of contemporary innovations and inventions, ranging from the discovery of the Americas to the invention of the printing press and gunpowder. Each plate serves as a historical document that captures the spirit of exploration and scientific inquiry of the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.

In "Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun," Stradano visually interprets the complex process of celestial navigation, which sailors and explorers used to determine their position at sea. The engraving likely shows an astronomer or navigator using an astrolabe or another astronomical instrument to measure the angle between the sun and the horizon at noon, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. By comparing this angle, or declination, with tables that provide the sun's declination for different days of the year, navigators could calculate their longitude, a task that was essential for accurate sea voyages.

As an important work within the "Nova Reperta" series, this plate not only reflects the technical skill of the engraver, Philip Galle, but also the intellectual curiosity and artistic creativity of Giovanni Stradano. Together, their collaboration produced a visual record of the era's groundbreaking achievements, encapsulating the intersection of art, science, and technology during a pivotal moment in European history.

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