Lot: 288 - Islamic Astrolabe

Islamic Astrolabe

This is an Islamic, Persian, Astrolabe made of brass. The mater is marked every 5°, 0-360° degrees, and it has a 1° graduated edge. 

It has five engraved plates with stereographic projections on both sides, all with inscriptions of hours of worship. There are 30 named star markers, and a shadow square for trigonometric calculations. On the the inverse a diagram of unequal hours. 

Period: 19-20th century. 

Dimensions: 15 cm diameter, 20cm length

Product Code: 15680

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