Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 17th century
Place Persia
Material Brass
Inventory no. 54607
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the indo-persian, engraved type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. The front of the throne is decorated with a hunting scene.

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 omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped shackle). .

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. That tab that holds the plates from rotating is located at the bottom of the instrument. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 360 Degrees Every 5 degrees Circular, concentric None

Womb


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