Date |
ca. 1400 |
Maker |
Jean Fusoris |
Place |
Paris |
Material |
Brass |
Inventory no. |
49636 |
Acquisition |
Presented by Lewis Evans in
1924 |
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.The zodiac on the rete is labelled: Aries
, Taur
9 , Gemī , Canc , 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.
Pin & Wedge
The rete is attached using a pin
& wedge.