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Astrolabes of Africa

12 July – 23 October 2005

Astrolabes of Africa exhibition [1]Not only does North Africa have a strong tradition of making beautiful and ingenious astrolabes, the origins of the instrument may also be described as African.

Astrolabes of Africa [1]

A small entrance gallery display to coincide with the Africa 05 festival.

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