| Date |
1707/8 (A.H. 1119) |
| Maker |
’Abd al-’Alī |
| Place |
Persia |
| Material |
Brass |
| Inventory no. |
40330 |
| Acquisition |
Presented by Lewis Evans in
1924 |
The rete is of the foliate (single knob) type. The
zodiac on the rete is labelled: حمل , ثور , جوزا , سرطان ,
اسد , سنبله , ميزان , عقرب , قوس , جدي , دلو , حوت
Inscriptions
The rete is inscribed
| Transcription |
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
| ١١١٩ |
1119 A.H. |
|
Date |
Stars
There are 1 stars on the rete marked with
foliate pointers. Unless otherwise indicated the star name,
mediation and declination are as marked/measured on the
rete.
Click on the star name or modern star name to search for
other astrolabes with the same star.
Star name
(on instrument) |
Modern star
(if known) |
Mediation |
Declination |
Pointer |
| Deneb |
Deneb |
11.0° of Aquarius |
46° |
engraved |
Pin & Horse
The rete is attached using a pin
& horse.
