Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date ca. 1400
Place Paris (?)
Material Brass
Inventory no. 41468
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the simple, engraved type with integrated support(s). 3 double circles and the top half of a 4th engraved both front and back.

Shackle

Shackle of the omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped shackle). simple Ω-shaped, with a 6-petalled flower where the pin extends through.

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered construction. . Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 360 Degrees Every 5° from 0-245; 255, and every 15° from 270 degrees Circular, concentric outer

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