Astrolabe
This instrument is a replica of an astrolabe dated 1548 by Georgius Hartmann (AST0568), who worked in Nuremberg during the first quarter of the 16th century. One of the vanes is bent. It has a wooden case with a brass handle and green velvet lining.
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Object Details
ID: | AST0603 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
Type: | Astrolabe |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Lucas-Dean, R. |
Date made: | 1979 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 8 x 157 mm |