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Astrolabe Collection (page 3)

The astrolabe, a remarkable instrument used for centuries to navigate the celestial bodies, has played a significant role in the history of astronomy

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Astrolabe Collection: Allegory of Astronomy, from an edition of Margarita Philosophica
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Astrolabe Collection: Interesting Pictures and Relics from the Royal Naval Exhibition (litho)
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Astrolabe Collection: Ms 3458 fol 62vo Historiated initial D depicting Aristotle holding an armillary
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Astrolabe Collection: Auguste I, electeur de Saxe et princesse Anne du Danemark - Portrait of Augustus
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Astrolabe Collection: Nautical astrolabe (brass)
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Astrolabe Collection: Arabic astrolabe, 1766
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Astrolabe Collection: Portrait of Cardinal Christopher Clavius, 1606 (engraving
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Astrolabe Collection: A Philosopher Giving a Lecture in the Orrery, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97)
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Astrolabe Collection: L Astrolabe et la Zelee, arrivee a Noukahiva, (tinted lithograph)
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Astrolabe Collection: Flemish astrolabe (Leuven) of the 16th century. Museo del Castello, Milan
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Astrolabe Collection: Hand with Celestial Spehere, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with grey & brown washes
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Astrolabe Collection: Frontispiece of Dialogus De Systemate Mundi by Galileo
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Astrolabe Collection: The Backstaff, from The Narrative and Critical History of America
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Astrolabe Collection: The Astronomers, Beauvais Workshop, 1711 (tapestry)
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Astrolabe Collection: Reverse of a Moorish astrolabe, from Cordoba, 1054 (metal)
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Astrolabe Collection: Portrait of Johannes Stoffler (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Astrolabe Collection: Frontispiece of Dialogus De Systemate Mundi by Galileo (1564-1642)
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Astrolabe Collection: Double portrait of Gerard Mercator (1512-94) and Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612
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Astrolabe Collection: Astrology: Various Instruments and Diagrams (fresco)
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Astrolabe Collection: Cosmographie: representation of the Earth as an astronomer with an astrolabe
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Astrolabe Collection: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1580 (oil on panel)
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Astrolabe Collection: Bronze instruments of the Pekin Observatory - in 'The World Tour'
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Astrolabe Collection: Ships and ships: the log and astrolabe, navigational instruments
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Astrolabe Collection: Adam Schall, astronomer (1592-1666) in Mandarin costume in the Pekin Observatory
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Astrolabe Collection: 17th century armillary sphere: Milan, Museo Nazionale delle Scienze e delle Tecniche
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Astrolabe Collection: Brain astrolabe of Flemish astronomer Walter Aertsen (Gualtiero Arsenio or Gualterus
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Astrolabe Collection: Astrolabe belonging to the astronomer Galileo Galilei (Galilee) (1564-1642
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Astrolabe Collection: Use of astrolabe, astronomical instrument: aimed at the sun
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Astrolabe Collection: Portrait of a young princess, probably Dorothea of Denmark (Painting, 1530)
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Astrolabe Collection: Latin astrolabe used in Italy and southern Europe at the beginning of the 14th century
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Astrolabe Collection: Astronomers manipulating a huge armillary sphere and tools to measure longitude
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Astrolabe Collection: Navigators in the Indian Ocean oriented with stars and astrolabe
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Astrolabe Collection: Sir Francis Drakes Astrolabe (engraving)
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Astrolabe Collection: A collectors cabient with Abraham Ortelius and Justus Lipsius, 1618 (oil on canvas)
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Astrolabe Collection: Triompho di Fortuna, January 1526. Creator: Unknown
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Astrolabe Collection: Astrolabe - Quadrant
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Astrolabe Collection: ASTRONOMY ASTROLABE
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Astrolabe Collection: Still Life with Musical Instruments, Globe and Armillary Sphere (Detail), 17th century
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Astrolabe Collection: Illustration from Les premieres ?uvres de Jacques de Vaulx, pillote en la marine, 1583
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Astrolabe Collection: Arabian astrologers, 1513 (late 19th century)
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Astrolabe Collection: Louis de Gruuthuse before an astronomical clock (From: Horloge de Sapience by Henri Suso), ca
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Astrolabe Collection: Astrolabe, Early 18th cen
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Astrolabe Collection: Saint Augustine in His Study. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
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Astrolabe Collection: Artes Mechanicae. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
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Astrolabe Collection: Portrait of Princess Dorothea of Denmark (1520-1580), ca 1530. Artist: Gossaert, Jan (ca. 1478-1532)
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Astrolabe Collection: Amerigo Vespucci finding the Southern Cross constellation with an astrolabe (Americae Retectio)
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Astrolabe Collection: A Young Astronomer, ca 1685. Artist: Deuren, Olivier van (1666-1714)


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The astrolabe, a remarkable instrument used for centuries to navigate the celestial bodies, has played a significant role in the history of astronomy. Developed alongside the quadrant, it allowed astronomers like Tycho Brahe to make precise measurements and observations. One notable example is the astrolabe created by German mathematician and astronomer Johann Müller, also known as Regiomontanus. This 15th-century masterpiece showcased his expertise in both mathematics and astronomy. Turkish astronomers in Istanbul also utilized the astrolabe extensively during their studies. Ottoman manuscript illuminations from the late 16th century depict these scholars using this instrument within their observatory. D'Urville's astrolabe stands as an old but crucial tool that enabled sailors to roughly mark celestial positions before sextants were invented. Its line engraving showcases its significance in maritime navigation. Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer renowned for his accurate astronomical observations, relied heavily on his nautical astrolabe from Spain in 1571. This device aided him greatly in mapping out stars and planets with precision. Another variant of this incredible invention is seen through an astronomical astrolabe dating back to 1598. Its intricate design demonstrates how advancements were made over time to enhance accuracy and functionality. Astronomy enthusiasts may recognize the Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj as one of Europe's most famous an astronomicastolrable clock tower. It not only tells time but also displays various astronomical details such as planetary positions and phases of the moon. From its origins in the 15th century to its continued use well into the 19th century, including even until around 1870 when Angel Apostles adorned some versions; allegorical depictions often accompanied this fascinating instrument throughout history.