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Praxinoscope Classic Black Base - MiniInvented in 1877 by Frenchman Emile Reynaud to overcome the deficiencies of the Zoetrope, this beautiful optical device entertains and delights. Complete with 20 animated strips, this is an example of one of the first motion picture instruments. Crafted with a weighted polymer base, this piece will adorn and educate, delight and entertain. If you have a graphic artist, a photographer, or movie buff in your life this piece is an ideal and unique gift.

the outermost circle is the Tropic of Capricorn

Max Height:7

The Nocturnal is available in a larger desk model miniature desk version

an open drum with slots at the top and an image strip placed at this bottom

The dial settings feature wind direction

Horogium noctis or noctilabium is the Latin name for the nocturnal

Engraved plates that fit below the rete have scales of altitude and azimuth (arc of the horizon) for specific latitudes

It is a tool for astronomers

this is an excellent executive gift for the history fan in your life

Renaissance style

This reproduction of an early optical device employing the phenomenon of "Retinal Persistence" or Image Retention" is a fine piece for explaining how animated movies work

Also Available in Mini Versions

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