Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 1653/4 (A.H. 1064)
Maker Ḍiyā’ ad-Dīn Muḥammad
Place Lahore
Material Brass
Inventory no. 38862
Acquisition Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957

Throne

The throne is of the indo-persian 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 trefoil type. .

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The tab that prevents the plates from rotating is located at the bottom of the instrument. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 90 Degrees Every 6 degrees Circular, concentric outer

Womb


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