Scales
| Type | Range & Units | Numbered | Geometry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecliptic | 0 - 30 Degrees of ecliptic | Every 10 | Ecliptic | ecliptic |
| Date | early 16th century |
| Place | Europe |
| Material | Brass |
| Inventory no. | 52528 |
| Acquisition | Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957 |
Stars
There are 13 stars on the rete marked with dagger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venter ceti 3 | Baten Kaitos | 20.0° of Aries | -14° | dagger |
| Cauda ceti 3 | Deneb Kaitos | 0.0° of Taurus | 6° | dagger |
| Hircus 1 | Capella | 1.0° of Gemini | 48° | dagger |
| Oculus ♉ | Aldebaran | 2.0° of Gemini | 10° | dagger |
| Sinister pes Orionis 1 | Rigel | 14.0° of Gemini | -13° | dagger |
| Canis maior 1 | Sirius | 10.0° of Cancer | -18° | dagger |
| Canis minor 1 | Procyon | 20.0° of Cancer | 3° | dagger |
| Cor ♌ 1 | Regulus | 26.0° of Leo | 9° | dagger |
| Luminosior lancis ♎ 2 | Zubenelhakrabi | 12.0° of Virgo | -13° | dagger |
| Spica ♍ 1 | Spica | 10.0° of Libra | -9° | dagger |
| Alramech 1 | Arcturus | 19.0° of Scorpio | 24° | dagger |
| Caput serpentary 2 | Rasalhague | 18.0° of Sagittarius | 11° | dagger |
| Crus ♒ 1 | Skat | 8.0° of Pisces | -17° | dagger |