Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 1643/4 (A.H. 1053)
Maker Muḥammad Muqīm
Place Lahore
Material Brass
Inventory no. 43704
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the indo-persian, pierced type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. The throne culminates in a trefoil to which the shackle attaches..

Ring

The ring is of the simple, round cross-section type (i.e. simple plain ring made from a round rod or piece of metal).

Shackle

Shackle of the omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped shackle). This shackle is decorated with engraved bands and attaches to throne by means of decorated tabs..

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The tab to hold the tympans in place is loacted at the bottom of the instrument, 180° from the throne.. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 360 Degrees of arc Every 5 degrees Circular, concentric None

Womb


The womb is engraved with a gazeteer, showing only the longitude and latitude of each city and arraged according to climate..
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