Astrolabe Catalogue

Throne, Ring and Shackle

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

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered and riveted construction. Scales on the limb: degree scale. More information

Back

The back contains 6 scales of the following types: Altitude; Zodiacal signs; Calendar; Unequal hours; Shadow square. More information

Rete, Pin & Horse

The rete contains 24 stars. The zodiac on the rete is labelled: الحمل , الثور , الجوزا , السرطان , الاسد , السنبله , الميزان , العقرب , القوس , الجدي , الدلو , الحوت.

The rete contains 1 scale of the following type: Ecliptic.
The rete is attached using a pin & horse. More information

Plates

There are 3 plates with latitudes ranging from 21°0' to 34°0' . More information

Rules & Alidades

Type	Details
Alidade	Double-ended.

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