Islamic Astrolabe
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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
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Islamic Astrolabe
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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