Astrolabe Catalogue

 
astrolabe, inventory number 53307 from Turkey, 17th century (?)
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Date17th century (?)
PlaceTurkey
MaterialBrass
Inventory no.53307
AcquisitionPresented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957

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Throne, Ring and Shackle

The throne is of the simple type made of brass attached with integrated base made of brass and has a simple, round cross-section ring made of brass and omega type shackle made of brass . More information

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered construction. Scales on the limb: degree scale. More information

Back

The back contains 4 scales of the following types: Altitude; Unequal hours; Cotangent; Shadow square. More information

Rete, Pin & Wedge

The rete contains 0 stars. The zodiac on the rete is labelled: حمل , ثور , جوزا , سرطان , اسد , سنبله , ميزان , عقرب , قوس , جدي , دلو , حوت .
The rete is attached using a pin & wedge. The horse is neatly carved.. More information

Plates

There are 3 plates with latitudes ranging from 21°0' to 45°0' . More information

Rules & Alidades

Type Details
AlidadeDouble-ended.
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