Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Date late 15th century
Place France (?)
Material Brass
Inventory no. 49847
Acquisition Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957
There are 3 plates with latitudes ranging from 45°0' to 48°0' .

Latitude N/A

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This plate contains a table of horizons. This plate contains 2 scales of the following type(s): Table of Horizons Critical days Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
ORIENS East These are truly 'Lombardic' letter forms, but neither are they typical capitals. Direction
OCCIDENS West These are truly 'Lombardic' letter forms, but neither are they typical capitals. Direction
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Latitude 45°0'

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Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
45 The latitude mark is engraved twice on the tympan, once at each tropic. Latitude
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Latitude 45°0'

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Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
45 Engraved at the bottom near the Tropic of Capricorn. Latitude
ME Meridian Located at the top of the meridian line, indicating the middle of the heavens. Miscellaneous
ME NOX Midnight Located at the bottom of the meridian line, indicating the nadir of the heavens. Miscellaneous
ORI East On the Horizon obliquus. Direction
OCCI West On the Horizon obliquus. Direction
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Latitude 48°0'

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This latitude is not engraved on the tympan, but determined by inspection. More information

Latitude N/A

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This plate is a table of planetary auges. This plate contains 2 scales of the following type(s): Planetary auges Lunar position More information

Latitude N/A

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This plate is blank. More information
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