Astronomical dial or astrolabe

Made:
1550-1650 in Europe
Astronomical dial or astrolabe, gilt brass

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Astronomical dial or astrolabe, gilt brass
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Astronomical dial or astrolabe, gilt brass, 4 3/4-inches diameter. For finding phases of the moon and positions of principal stars

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1952-227
Materials:
brass and incomplete
Measurements:
overall: 180 x 15 x 127 mm
type:
dials
credit:
Backer, H.E.