Astrolabe Catalogue

Throne, Ring and Shackle

The throne is of the pierced type made of brass attached with integrated base made of brass and rotating pin type shackle made of brass . More information

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered construction. The notch that accepts the tabs from the tympans is located at the throne.. Scales on the limb: degree scale. More information

Back

The back contains 5 scales of the following types: Altitude; Zodiacal signs; Calendar; Unequal hours; Shadow square. More information

Rete, Pin & Wedge

The rete contains 0 stars. The zodiac on the rete is labelled: الحمل , الثور , الجوزا , السرطان , الاسد , السنبله , الميزان , العقرب , القوس , الجدي , الدلو , الحوت .
The rete is attached using a pin & wedge. More information

Plates

There are 5 plates with latitudes ranging from to 45°0' . More information

Rules & Alidades

Type	Details
Alidade	Double-ended. The rule is decorated by three lines engraved down its length..

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