European astrolabe, 1631

Small planispheric astrolabe

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Small planispheric astrolabe
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Small planispheric astrolabe, by Richard Melbourne dated 1631 with no suspension wing and without one alidade sighting vane, IC 438 [International Checklist].

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1931-658
Materials:
brass and complete
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 87 x 11 x 75 mm
type:
astrolabe
credit:
Dr. Charles H. East