Astrolabe Catalogue

Throne, Ring and Shackle

The throne is of the indo-persian, engraved type made of brass attached with integrated base made of brass and has a simple, round cross-section ring made of brass and omega type shackle made of brass . More information

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The limb is separating from the back. The tab that holds the plates stationary is located at the bottom of the instrument. Scales on the limb: degree scale.

The limb is inscribed: with a miscellaneous marked as [The iscription along the limb has become illegible]. More information

Back

The back contains 0 scales. The back is inscribed: with a maker's signature marked as صنعه محمد مهدي اليزدي الخادم (...) (Made by Muḥammad Mahdī al-Yazdī al-Khādim (= the servant) (…)). In cartouche. with a miscellaneous marked as غرض نقشيست كه تا باز ماند (The aim of the engraving is that it should remain after me.). At bottom edge. More information

Rete, Pin & Wedge

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

Rules & Alidades

Type	Details
Alidade	Double-ended. The rule is not original. The alidade is remarkably plain.

More information