Solid Brass Astrolabe from The Brass Compass * Brass astronomical calculator
Solid Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabes.
Choose Between our Four Models of Astrolabes.

Four Astrolabes Available
Small Astrolabe $52.50 Medium Astrolabe $59 Medium Desk Astrolabe $59 Large Astrolabe $189

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detailed information and photographs.

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Large Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabe
$189

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Astrolabe Components Back of Mater with Alidade Front of Mater
Large Solid Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabe $189 The Large Solid Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabe is a rare and beautiful heavy solid brass antique reproduction.  The Astrolabe originated in ancient Greece circa 225 BC and during the 8th and 9th centuries it was introduced into the Islamic world.  As an ancient astronomical mechanical computer, the Astrolabe was used to solve problems such as determining the time of day or night, location of celestial objects, and time of sunrise and sunset. This Astrolabe contains a Rete (Latin for net), which is the front cut away rotatable disk.  Several of the brightest stars are represented by pointers of the Rete.  The 12 signs of the zodiac divide the ecliptic circle on the Rete.  Beneath the Rete are five brass plates engraved with altitude and azimuth circles for various latitudes.  For proper use, select the disk most closely matched to your latitude.  The Mater (Latin for mother) is on the back of the Astrolabe and is the holder of the disks and the Rete.  The perimeter of the Mater is marked 24 hours with noon at the top and midnight at the bottom.  The rotating pointer, also known as an Alidade, is located on top of the Mater.  Several scales are engraved on the back of the Astrolabe for use in determining the longitude of the Sun for any date, and a shadow square that can be 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 heavy 7 1/4 pounds (3.3 kg).  The Astrolabe markings are meticulously hand engraved and there are slight variations between any two instruments.  All components of the Astrolabe are solid brass with an antique patina 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 is available for only $189.  We also carry smaller versions of this astrolabe and a Celestial Armillary Globe.

Large Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabe Quantity

$189

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Medium Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabes
$59

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Front of Medium Astrolabe Back of Mater with Alidade Medium Desk Model Astrolabe on Stand
Medium Desk Model Astrolabe Back of Astrolabe with Stand Components of Medium Astrolabe
Medium Solid Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabes $59 We are pleased to offer these Medium-Sized Astrolabes which are also finely crafted and hand engraved in solid brass with all the features of the larger Astrolabe and include an extra disk as well.  There are two models of the Medium Astrolabe: The standard hanging or wall mount version, and a unique desk model with a built-in brass easel.  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 is available for only $59.00.

Medium Standard Wall Mount Hand Engraved Astrolabe Quantity

$59

Medium Desk Model Hand Engraved Astrolabe on Easel Quantity

$59

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Small Solid Brass
Hand Engraved Astrolabe
$52.50

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Astrolabe Components Back of Mater with Alidade
Small Solid Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabe $52.50 This is a smaller and less expensive version of the Astrolabe.  All the features of the larger Astrolabes are included on the solid brass Small Astrolabe.  This antique reproduction Astrolabe has a diameter of 4 inches (10.2 cm), is 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 never show fingerprints.  The Astrolabe includes a ring for holding or wall hanging and makes an excellent addition to any ancient instrument collection. The small hand engraved brass Astrolabe is available for only $52.50.  We also carry a solid brass Nocturnal and a Celestial Armillary Globe.

Small Brass Hand Engraved Astrolabe Quantity

$52.50

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