WEIGHT :- 0.560 kg Approx. Overall Size: 8 x 4 x .6 inch Approx.
ASTROLABE PLATES :- Multiple Plates, Each Plate Is Totally Hand Engraved With Beautiful English Calligraphy. Each Plate Diameter : 3.25 Inches, 8.2 Cm Approx. Meant For Display Purposes Only, Very Heavy Brass Construction. Great Wall-Hanging English Navigational Astronomical Astrolabe In Antiquated Brass
ASTROLABE :- Astrolabe Is An Elaborate Inclinometer, And Can Be Considered An Analog Calculator Capable Of Working Out Several Different Kinds Of Problems In Astronomy. Historically Used By Astronomers And Navigators To Measure The Altitude Above The Horizon Of A Celestial Body, Day And Night, It Can Be Used To Identify Stars Or Planets, To Determine Local Latitude Given Local Time And Vice Versa, To Survey, Or To Triangulate.
USES :- Any Type Of Early Scientific Instrument Used For Reckoning Time And For Observation Purposes. Beautiful Hand Calligraphy In Arabic All Over The Astrolabe. Please Check All The Images, Images Are Part Of Description. A Great Addition For Your Vintage Art And Antique Lovers.
