| Date |
17th century |
| Place |
India (?) |
| Material |
Brass |
| Inventory no. |
33796 |
| Acquisition |
Presented by A. E. Gunther in
1986 |
The rete is of the foliate (single knob) type. This
rete has unusual horizon obliquus bands for 29° and 32°,
which are to be used in conjunction with the 29°/32°
tympan..The zodiac on the rete is labelled: الحمل , الشور ,
الجوزا , السرطان , الاسد , السنبله , الميزان , العقرب , القوس
, الجدي , الدلو , الحوت
Inscriptions
The rete is inscribed
| Transcription |
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
| [along tropic of capricorn] |
|
[ pending ] |
Latitude |
Stars
There are 0 stars on the rete marked with
foliate pointers. Unless otherwise indicated the star name,
mediation and declination are as marked/measured on the
rete.
Click on the star name or modern star name to search for
other astrolabes with the same star.
Star name
(on instrument) |
Modern star
(if known) |
Mediation |
Declination |
Pointer |
Horse Image:
Horse Image:
Pin & Horse
The rete is attached using a pin
& horse. Neither the simple pin nor the horse look
original to the instrument..
