European astrolabe, 1570

Flemisih brass planispheric astrolabe with compass and figures mounted on the Kursi with 3 plates for latitude, 39 with 42, 45 with 48 and 51 with 54 and shadow dial with unequal scale. Unsigned or dated, but probably by Arsenius, dating to around 1570-80, IC 439 [International Checklist]. A compass square is engraved on the base of the womb of the astrolabe.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020544

Title

European astrolabe, 1570

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- height 265 mm; diameter 188 mm; thickness 30 mm