Dodecagonal Astrolabe, by Erasmus Habermel, German, c. 1585 | |
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| Object is on display. | |
| Inventory Number: | 37297 |
| Object Type: | Object |
| Persons: |
Erasmus Habermel (Maker (Signed by)) |
| Date Created: | c. 1585 |
| Place Created: | Germany Europe |
| Subject Classification(s): | Lewis Evans Collection By Collection Astronomy By Discipline Astrolabes Astronomical Instruments Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
| Accession Number: | 1924-0/part |
| Brief Description: | Mater, rete for 17 stars, 3 plates, alidade with fixed sights, rule with sliding cursor, and wedge. The mater is dodecagonal. On the back is engraved a universal projection. |
| Primary Inscriptions: | "Erasmus Habermel fecit" on the bottom edge. |
| Provenance: | Presented by Lewis Evans.
Engraved with the arms of Franciscus Paduanius of Forli, Italy. |
| Collection Group: | Lewis Evans Collection |
| Material(s): |
Gilt brass |
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