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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