Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Date 14th century
Place Sicily (?)
Material Brass
Inventory no. 50769
Acquisition Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957
There are 2 plates with latitudes ranging from 36°0' to 45°0' .

Latitude 45°0'

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Across the lower half of the plate is a row of guide dots used in engraving the lines. Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
45 45° Latitude
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Latitude 45°0'

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Across the lower half of the plate is a row of guide dots used in engraving the lines. Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
49 49° Latitude
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Latitude 36°0'

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Across the lower half of the plate is a row of guide dots used in engraving the lines. Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
36 36° Latitude
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Latitude 41°0'

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Across the lower half of the plate is a row of guide dots used in engraving the lines. Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
41 41° Latitude
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