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Solid Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabes.
Choose Between our Four Models of Astrolabes.
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Four Astrolabes Available
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Click on either of the astrolabes in the image below
for detailed information and photographs.
Click on any of the astrolabes for
detailed information and photographs.
Click on the astrolabes in the image above
for detailed information and photographs.
Large Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabe
$215
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 Astrolabe Components |
 Back of Mater
with Alidade |
 Front of Mater |
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Large Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabe
$215
This is a rare and beautiful heavy solid brass antique
reproduction of an Astrolabe.
The Astrolabe is an ancient astronomical mechanical computer used
to solve problems such as determining the time of day or night,
location of celestial objects, and time of sunrise and sunset.
The Astrolabe's origin is from ancient Greece, circa 225 BC.
It was introduced into the Islamic world during the 8th and 9th centuries.
The Astrolabe consists of a front cut away rotatable disk called
the Rete (Latin for net).
The Rete has pointers that represent several of the brightest stars.
The ecliptic circle on the Rete is divided into the 12 signs of
the zodiac.
Under the Rete are five brass plates that are
engraved with altitude and azimuth circles for different
latitudes.
In use, one would use the disk that most closely matched the
observer's latitude.
The back and the holder of the disks and the Rete is called the
Mater (Latin for mother) and a rotating pointer called an Alidade.
The perimeter of the Mater is marked 24 hours with noon at top and
midnight at the bottom.
The back of the Astrolabe is engraved with several scales for
determining the longitude of the Sun for any date, and a shadow
square used to solve trigonometric problems.
This large brass Astrolabe antique reproduction measures 9 3/8 inches (23.8
cm) in diameter, 14 3/8 inches (36.5 cm) tall, and weighs a hefty
7 1/4 pounds (3.3 kg).
The markings are meticulously engraved by hand and there are
subtle differences between any two instruments.
All components of the Astrolabe are solid brass with an antique
patina finish which will not show fingerprints.
This Astrolabe will make a beautiful wall hanging or an excellent
addition to any fine instrument collection.
The large hand engraved brass Astrolabe sells for only $215.
We also offer smaller versions of this astrolabe and a Celestial Armillary Globe.
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Medium Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabes
$63
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 Front of
Medium Astrolabe |
 Back of Mater
with Alidade |
 Medium Desk Model
Astrolabe on Stand |
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 Medium Desk
Model Astrolabe |
 Back of Astrolabe
with Stand |
 Components of
Medium Astrolabe |
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Medium Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabes
$63
These Medium-Sized Astrolabes are available in two models: The standard hanging or wall mount version, and
a unique desk model with a built-in brass easel.
The Medium Astrolabes are also finely crafted and hand engraved in solid brass with all the features
of the larger Astrolabe.
These Astrolabes measure 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter and 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm) tall
(excluding hanger and ring).
The standard hanging or wall mount version weighs 1 pound, 9.5 ounces (723 grams) and the desk model weighs
1 pound, 14.5 ounces (865 grams).
Either model of the medium hand engraved brass Astrolabe sell for only $63.
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Small Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabe
$56.50
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 Astrolabe Components |
 Back of Mater
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Small Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabe
$56.50
This is a smaller and less expensive version of the Astrolabe.
The Small Astrolabe is also solid brass and has all the features of the larger Astrolabes.
This antique reproduction Astrolabe measures 4 inches (10.2
cm) in diameter, 6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm) tall (excluding ring), and weighs 1 pound, 1.5 ounces (505 grams).
Like the larger Astrolabe, it is constructed of solid brass with an antique
patina which will not show fingerprints.
The Astrolabe has a ring for holding or wall hanging and makes an excellent
addition to any ancient instrument collection.
The small hand engraved brass Astrolabe sells for only $56.50.
We also offer a solid brass Nocturnal and a Celestial Armillary Globe.
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