Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Complete front of astrolabe including rete. Click to enlarge.
Date 16th century (?)
Place Europe
Material Brass
Inventory no. 41951
Acquisition No acquisition details have been found

Throne

The throne is of the simple type with s-shaped scroll work support(s). The throne is attached with a integrated base.

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).

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered construction. . Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Equal hours 1 - 12 Times of day Every 1 hours Circular, concentric outer

Womb


Circles

Type Labelled Style Notes
Equator Plain line.
Tropic of Cancer Plain line.

Lines

Type Labelled Description
Horoscopic (great) houses Numbered (Numbers in Numbers, engraved script) (Modern), Plain line style.
Meridian line
Horizon rectus
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