Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Date 14th century
Place Europe
Material Brass
Inventory no. 47615
Acquisition Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957
There are 4 plates with latitudes ranging from 33°0' to 45°0' .

Latitude 36°0'

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Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
36 36° Latitude
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Latitude 33°0'

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Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
33 33° Latitude
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Latitude 45°0'

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This plate is not labelled; the latitude is determined by inspection. More information

Latitude 42°0'

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Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
42 42° Latitude
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Latitude 45°0'

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Most of the numbers engraved on this plate were added at a later date, as reflected in the different numbering style. Only the latitude appears to be contemporary with the instrument. Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
45 45° Latitude
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Latitude 38°0'

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Inscribed:
Transcription Translation Notes Type
38 38° Latitude
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Latitude N/A

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This plate contains 1 scales of the following type(s): Table of Horizons More information

Latitude N/A

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There are faint markings for the equatorial and Tropic of Cancer circles. More information
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