Miniature Brass Astrolabe on a sling | H81

Miniature Brass Astrolabe on a sling - H81

We present a miniature brass astrolabe on a wooden base - model H81. The combination of wood and brass adds style and introduces a luxurious atmosphere to the room. It is a miniature of the European astrolabe. Positioned at the 41st latitude. Simplified scale. The miniature in this version is mainly used as a decorative element on which you can make an instruction. Astrolabe is packed in a beautiful gift box.

Our astrolabe is distinguished by attention to detail, high historical value and elegant workmanship. It is a perfect gift for an astronomy lover. Beautiful decorative element.

Dimensions:

• Height 13 cm
• Diameter 4.5 cm
• Depth 0.5 cm
• Base: 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm

Astrolabe - History

An astrolabe is an astronomical computer that determines time from the position of the sun and the stars. Thanks to it, it was possible to find out what time it was centuries ago. This trivial question was once, in the pre-smartphone era, a great challenge. Thanks to it, it was possible to determine the time of phenomena such as sunrises and sunsets, it made it possible to determine the position of stars and directions. It was used to create many advanced calculations. The astrolabe recreates a 3D sky map on a flat surface. It was also a navigation device.

Its story began over 2,000 years ago. Over the centuries, knowledge was developed and more and more complex devices were built. Much of this is due to Arab scholars. Sources say that thanks to this device, for example, a very detailed map of Baghdad was created in the Middle Ages. It is thanks to them that in the 12th century the astrolabe came to Europe. It was the most common astronomical instrument until around 1650, then it was replaced by more precise instruments.