Instruments

detail of astrolabe MHS inv. 53556An unsigned and undated astrolabe, but made in North Africa, probably in the 14th century. The silver-studded star pointers on the rete are unusual and the latitude plates indicate that the range of use anticipated was from 21 to 45 degrees north.

Inv. 53556

thumbnail of astrolabe MHS inv. 53556  thumbnail of astrolabe MHS inv. 53556