Islamic astrolabe, 1701-1800

Islamic planispheric astrolabe in brass, diameter 25cm, Maghribi, 18th century, with rete, eight plates, alidade, cursor, pin and horse, plus two additional plates of later date.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3019402

Title

Islamic astrolabe, 1701-1800

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- height 265 mm; diameter 260 mm; thickness 25 mm; box: length 300 mm; box: width 300 mm; box: height 3 mm