Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date ca. 1400
Maker Jean Fusoris
Place Paris
Material Brass
Inventory no. 39540
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the simple type . 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).

Shackle

Shackle of the omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped shackle). .

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


The womb shows various abrasions but is otherwise empty.
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