Astrolabe Catalogue

 
astrolabe, inventory number 52528 from Europe, early 16th century
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thumbnail for astrolabe (rete front), inventory number 52528 from Europe, early 16th century
Dateearly 16th century
PlaceEurope
MaterialBrass
Inventory no.52528
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; equal hours scale. More information

Back

The back contains 7 scales of the following types: Altitude; Zodiacal signs; Calendar; Unequal hours; Shadow square; Sine/Cosine. More information

Rete, Nut & Bolt

The rete contains 13 stars. The zodiac on the rete is labelled: Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpius , Sagitarius , Capricornus , Aquarius , Pisces .

The rete contains 1 scale of the following type: Ecliptic.
The rete is attached using a nut & bolt. More information

Plates

There are 3 plates with latitudes ranging from 37°0' to 52°0' . More information

Rules & Alidades

Type Details
AlidadeDouble-ended.
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