Date |
17th century (?) |
Place |
Turkey |
Material |
Brass |
Inventory no. |
53307 |
Acquisition |
Presented by J. A. Billmeir in
1957 |
The rete is of the foliate (single knob) type. The
star pointers extend from bulb-shaped bases..The zodiac on
the rete is labelled: حمل , ثور , جوزا , سرطان , اسد , سنبله
, ميزان , عقرب , قوس , جدي , دلو , حوت
Stars
There are 0 stars on the rete marked with
flamant 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:
Pin & Wedge
The rete is attached using a pin
& wedge. The horse is neatly carved..