Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 19th century (?)
Place Italy
Material Brass
Inventory no. 42437
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the simple type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. This is a very broad and low throne with a head at each end.

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The limb is particularly broad. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 90 Degrees Every 10 degrees Circular, concentric None
Equal hours 1 - 12 Times of day Every 1 hours Circular, concentric outer2

The limb is inscribed:
Content Translation Notes Type
Auster Southern Direction
Zephurus Western Direction
Boreas Northern Direction
Eurus Northern Direction

Womb


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