Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date ca. 1580
Maker Johann Anton Linden
Place Heilbronn
Material Brass
Inventory no. 43415
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the simple type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. Small throne that serves to attach a pivoting disc to the shackle..

Ring

The ring is of the simple, round cross-section type (i.e. simple plain ring made from a round rod or piece of metal).

Shackle

Shackle of the rotating pin type (i.e. pin with a 'ball-joint' on the end). Eye-pin attached to pivoting throne structure..

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, riveted construction. The limb has been repaired around one of the pins holding the limb to the back plate.. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Equal hours 1 - 24 Times of day Every hour hours Circular, concentric outer
Equal hours 1 - 12 Times of day Every hour hours Circular, concentric outer2
Altitude 90 - 0 Degrees of arc Every 10 degrees degrees Circular, concentric outer3

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