Astrolabe Catalogue

 
astrolabe, inventory number 52066 from India (?), 1647/8 (A.H. 1057)
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Date1647/8 (A.H. 1057)
MakerIbn Muḥibb Ḥaqiqa
PlaceIndia (?)
MaterialBrass
Inventory no.52066
AcquisitionPresented by Lewis Evans in 1924

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Throne, Ring and Shackle

The throne is of the indo-persian, broad 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 two pieces, soldered construction. Scales on the limb: degree scale. More information

Rete, Nut & Bolt

The rete contains 5 stars.
The rete is attached using a nut & bolt. More information

Rules & Alidades

Type Details
AlidadeDouble-ended.
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