| Date |
early 18th century |
| Maker |
’Abd al-’Alī |
| Place |
Persia |
| Material |
Brass |
| Inventory no. |
36247 |
| Acquisition |
Presented by J. A. Billmeir in
1957 |
The rete is of the foliate (single knob) type. The
rete is a replacementThis replacement rete has an unusual
design in that it lacks central strapwork that would normally
attach it to the pin and allow it to pivot about the centre.
It does not appear ever to have had such supporting
material..The zodiac on the rete is labelled: حمل , ثور ,
جوزا , سرطان , اسد , سنبله , ميزان , عقرب , قوس , جدي , دلو ,
حوت
Stars
There are 0 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 |
Pin & Horse
The rete is attached using a pin
& horse. The replacement pin and horse are presumably
contemporary with the replacement rete. The horse (inventory
no. 85861) is longer than usual so that it can hold the rete,
which lacks the central section.
