Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Date 16th century
Place Germany
Material Brass
Inventory no. 39887
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924
There are 2 plates for latitude 52°0' .

Latitude 52°0'

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This plate contains 1 scales of the following type(s): Altitude Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
ELEVA POLI 52 G 20M Latitude
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Latitude N/A

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The back of the plate was used to practice engraving the zodiacal signs and various numbers. More information

Latitude N/A

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This is, in fact, the plate that attaches to the back of the instrument. It bears a Geminus-style sundial, similar to a de Rojas universal projection. The two tropics bear numbers 1 to 12. The meridians are engraved every hour. Both ends are labeled with the zodiacal signs. More information

Latitude N/A

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This is the obverse side of the plate that attaches to the back. It is devoid of markings. More information
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