Date |
ca. 1400 |
Maker |
Jean Fusoris |
Place |
Paris |
Material |
Brass |
Inventory no. |
53801 |
Acquisition |
Presented by J. A. Billmeir in
1957 |
The rete is of the indicator-line (full) type. This
rete resembles those from Jean Fusoris's workshop. This
similarity suggests that this instrument too comes from
Fusoris's workshop. There are four dots engraved on the back
of the rete, along the lower edge of the central hole.The
zodiac on the rete is labelled: Aries , Tauc
9 ,
Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpi
9 ,
Sagittari
9 , Caper , Aquari
9 , Pisces
Scales
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
Ecliptic |
0 - 30 Degrees of ecliptic |
Not numbered |
Ecliptic |
ecliptic |
Stars
There are 21 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.
Nut & Bolt
The rete is attached using a nut &
bolt.